Health Psychology

Question 1

Critical Health

Answer 1

The broader context influencing health
Socio-Economic and Environmental conditions

Question 2

Public Health

Answer 2

Assesses how conditions impact health behaviours
Living and Working Conditions

Question 3

Community Health

Answer 3

Focuses on support systems and influences from peers and family

Question 4

Clinical Health

Answer 4

Emphasises personal choices and behaviours

Question 5

Smoke Free Aotearoa

Answer 5

Reducing nicotine levels in tobacco products
Limiting the number of shops selling tobacco
Prohibiting sales to those born after a certain date

Question 6

Problem-Focused

Answer 6

Directly addressing the stressor

Question 7

Emotion-Focused

Answer 7

Targeting the emotions

Question 8

Highest rating on the stress scale

Answer 8

Death of a spouse

Question 9

Stigma around disability

Answer 9

They are a harm to others

Question 10

Combating stigma

Answer 10

Contact individuals managing mental health
Educate, replace myths with accurate information
Protest to leaders, journalists

Question 11

Medical model of disability

Answer 11

Focuses on deficits and disorders

Question 12

Social Model of disability

Answer 12

Emphasises societal barriers and promotes inclusion

Question 13

Neurodiversity Paradigm

Answer 13

There is no normal brain type

Question 14

Identity first language

Answer 14

Autistic people prefer
“Autistic Person”

Question 15

Te Whare Tapa Whā

Answer 15

Taha Tinana: Physical health.
■ Taha Hinengaro: Mental and emotional health.
■ Taha Wairua: Spiritual health.
■ Taha Whānau: Family and social health

Question 16

Whiti Te Rā

Answer 16

Reo Māori: Language.
■ Taiao: Connection with the environment.
■ Wairua: Spiritual beliefs and practices.
■ Mahi-a-toi: Expressive arts.
■ Whānau: Family values.
■ Whakapapa: Ancestry and relationships.

Question 17

Meihana Model

Answer 17

■ Tinana: Physical health.
■ Hinengaro: Psychological well-being.
■ Wairua: Spirituality and connectedness.
■ Taiao: External environment.
■ Iwi Katoa: Services and systems.

Question 18

Comparison of models

Answer 18

Te Whare Tapa Whā: Emphasizes holistic health aspects.
○ Meihana Model: Integrates environmental and social systems.
○ Whiti Te Rā: Focus on cultural and identity factors.

Question 19

NZ Health Survey

Answer 19

Health Access:
○ Unmet Need for GP: 16% for Pacific Peoples due to cost.
○ Confidence in GPs: 84% feel confident and trust their GP.
● Health Conditions:
○ Anxiety Disorder: 10%
○ Depression: 8%
○ Diabetes: 15%
○ Chronic Pain: 25%

Question 20

Fonofale model

Answer 20

■ TIME: Historical context.
■ CONTEXT: Social and cultural environment.
■ CULTURE: The significance of cultural practices.
■ ENVIRONMENT: Physical and social settings.
■ PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, FAMILY: Holistic health components.

Question 21

Te Vaka Atafaga

Answer 21

Focuses on the physical body, mind, family, and environment.

Question 22

Seitapu Framework

Answer 22

Consumer, cultural theory, clinical theory, competent worker, health sector
ethics, organizational support.

Question 23

NZ Alcohol use

Answer 23

NZ has the highest rates of adolescent drinking (74%)

Question 24

Activation of the Sympathetic Adreno-Medullary System results in the production of

Answer 24

Norepinephrine

Question 25

When interacting with someone, an autistic person deliberately copying that person’s body
language or facial expressions is an example of

Answer 25

Compensation

Question 26

HPA produces

Answer 26

Cortisol