HPHD Flashcards
1
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define a stereotype
A
generalisations we make about specific social groups, and members of those groups
2
Q
what is a social schemata?
A
where members of a group share soma characteristics, it’s a ‘shortcut’ but overlooks diversity.
3
Q
what are the three learning theories?
A
- classical conditioning- association with other stimuli
- operant condtioning- behaviour reinforced by rewards and punishments
- social learning theories- observing others’ behaviour and see what’s rewarded and punished
4
Q
what are the two social cognition models?
A
- health beliefs model
- theory o planned behaviour
5
Q
give an example of classical conditioning
A
anticipatory nausea in chemotherapy
6
Q
what is the health beliefs model?
A
patients weigh up the beliefs about health threat and beliefs about health related behaviour and cues to action which cause action.
7
Q
name some of the limitations of the health beliefs model.
A
- rationale and reasoning-often consequences are only thought about after the fact
- decisions- habit, conditioned behaviour, coercion
- emotional factors- fear
- incomplete- self-efficacy, broader social factors
