ch 16: social psychology and health Flashcards
psychological stress
the sense that challenges and demands you, it goes over ones current capacities, resources and energy
what is one source of stress?
discrimination and stigma
what was the age-adjusted death rate for heart disease?
20% higher in black males than white males
34% higher in black females than white females
on average how many extra years do white people live compared to African Americans?
5 years
why is African American women’s reactivity and social stressors greater sometimes?
because if they have experienced discrimination in the past, their reactivity and stressors are increased
what does the Truth and Reconciliation report say?
Infant mortality
Age specified mortality
Diabetes
Alcohol-related deaths
Drug related deaths
what are some recommendations from the TRC report?
-holistic approach
-belief in healing power of nature
what is the holistic approach
looks at the needs of a whole person not just their mental health needs
what are some examples of healing power of nature?
-sweat lodges
-cedar bathes
-smudging
-other spiritual ceremonies
what is the French paradox?
Higher levels of fat in french food than American food does
how come french people eat fattier foods but have longer lifespans than americans?
portion size
attitudes toward food
what are some of the health effects of loneliness
poor sleep quality
increased mortality risk
larger morning rises in cortisol
weaker immune functioning
increased risk of depression
what was The Plant Study about?
P’s from nursing home were assigned to two groups.
- first group were asked to remember a time where they had a sense of control in their life but asked in a way that made them feel like they were in control
- the second group had the same question but it was asked in a way where they did not feel like they were in control
- they were given a plant to take care of themselves or given a plant where the nurse will take care of it for them
what is the immediate predictor of behaviour?
behavioural intentions
what are the three predictors of intentions?
- attitude
- subjective norms
- perceived behavioural control (PBC)
attitude
positive attitudes about what you want to do
subjective norms
what you think other people in your life want you to do
perceived behavioural control (PBC)
how much control you have over a decision and knowing your capabilities
anticipated regret
imagining that one will wish you made a decision earlier
what was Richard et al., Sex Practices study about ?
-Talked about what P’s “felt about” and “felt after” casual sex.
-P’s who thought about “felt after” reported using more condoms during casual sex
self - affirmation
affirming one’s self-worth, by reflecting on core values, which gives a larger perspective of yourself
most common manipulation is what _____?
values
what is the study Increasing Openness to Info About Risks Of Smoking about ?
Self - affirmation group vs controlled group.
Self aff group found ads about smoking more distressing and expressed greater ability to quit smoking
how does self affirmation work?
self affirmation boosts psychological resources, broadens perspective, “uncouples” the self from the threat and reduces the threats impacts.
