health psych Flashcards
What is the focus of health psychology?
Understanding health psychology as a field, behaviour change, and using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) for interventions
According to Blaxter (1990), what is one theme of health?
Health as not ill: No symptoms or doctor visits
List three themes of health identified by Blaxter (1990).
- Health despite disease: Coping successfully with chronic conditions
- Health as behaviour or lifestyle: Exercising, eating healthily
- Health as social relationships: Caring for and connecting with others
What is the WHO definition of health (1948)?
“A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
What are the aims of the health psychology module?
- Introduce the field, approaches, and interventions in health psychology
- Explore biological, psychological, and social factors influencing health and illness
- Apply behaviour change theories to real-world health issues
- Prepare students for health psychology careers
What is a key learning outcome regarding knowledge in health psychology?
Explain factors influencing health and illness
What percentage of the module grade does the infographic account for?
70%
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a system of ideas explaining human thoughts, behaviours, and emotions.
[theory]
What is the purpose of using theory in health psychology?
Provides structure and rationale for interventions
What does the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) help to design?
Behaviour change interventions
List the three components of the COM-B Model.
- Capability
- Opportunity
- Motivation
What does ‘capability’ refer to in the COM-B Model?
Knowledge and skills required for the behaviour
What is an example of an opportunity factor in behaviour change?
Access to affordable fruit/veg and tools for preparation
What type of motivations can drive behaviour according to the COM-B Model?
Internal processes driving behaviour
What is one example of a real-world intervention type?
Education
How do policies complement interventions?
By creating an environment that supports behaviour change
What is a benefit of the Behaviour Change Wheel?
Comprehensive, theory-driven framework
What is one example of a policy option for health behaviour change?
Taxation on unhealthy foods
What is the worth of the report in the assessment overview?
30%
Fill in the blank: The BCW offers a _______ guide to intervention development.
[step-by-step]
What is a key skill students will learn in health psychology?
Communicate health information concisely and effectively
