How is health psychology involved with tobacco, alcohol, and chronic pain?

Question 1

define health psychology and identify major occupational options for health psychologists.

Answer 1

study of how biological, psychological and social factors affect health and illness.
tobacco and alcohol.

Question 2

describe factors that lead to smoking, its consequences, preventions, and how to quit

Answer 2

why people start smoking= peer pressure, imitation of role model, and addictive. also associate with pleasant things.
preventions= anti smoking laws
how to quit= patches, gum, pills, and therapy

Question 3

discuss the use of alcohol on college campuses and around the world

Answer 3

know to be the most dangerous and physically damaging of all drugs.
binge drinking is common on campuses.
policies and programs are available

Question 4

describe the role of psychologists in helping people deal with chronic pain

Answer 4

behavior modification program
pain management
treatment program
relaxation techniques