Chapter 6.1 Flashcards
What does health behavior refer to?
Actions individuals take that affect their health, either positively or negatively
Define health habit
A behavior that has become automatic or routine
What is the Health Belief Model (HBM)?
A psychological framework explaining health behavior based on perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers
What influences an individual’s intention to engage in a behavior according to the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)?
Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control
What does behavioral intention refer to?
A person’s conscious decision to engage in a specific behavior
Define subjective norm
An individual’s perception of social pressure to perform or not perform a behavior
What are the five stages of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM)?
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
What is primary prevention?
Actions taken to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs
What is the goal of secondary prevention?
To detect and address health issues at an early stage
What does tertiary prevention focus on?
Managing and improving quality of life for individuals with chronic illnesses
What is a gain-framed message?
A message that emphasizes the benefits of engaging in a health behavior
What is a loss-framed message?
A message that highlights the negative consequences of not engaging in a health behavior
Define cognitive-behavioral interventions
Psychological techniques to help individuals modify unhealthy behaviors
What does self-monitoring involve?
Tracking one’s own behaviors, thoughts, or physiological responses
What are discriminative stimuli?
Environmental cues that trigger specific behaviors
What is a stimulus-control intervention?
Modifying environmental cues to encourage desired behaviors
What is relapse prevention?
Strategies designed to help individuals maintain behavior change
Define contingency contract
A formal agreement specifying behavioral goals, rewards, and consequences
What is positive psychology?
A field focusing on enhancing well-being and strengths
What does thriving refer to?
A state of enhanced physical, psychological, and social well-being
Define agency
The capacity to take intentional action and influence one’s own life
What is allostatic overload?
When chronic stress overwhelms the body’s ability to maintain stability
What does biological embedding refer to?
The process by which early life experiences affect long-term health outcomes
Define social integration
The extent to which an individual is connected to social networks
