NBSS: (behaviour) Psychological Frameworks for Understanding Illness Related Behaviours

Question 1

Select the answer that correctly fills in the blank below.

The existence of feedback and appraisal loops contribute to Leventhal’s model being referred to as

A: Self-monitoring
B: Self-perceiving
C: Self-regulatory
D: Self-reporting

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Illness representations have also been shown to have direct effects on what other outcomes?
A: Seeking and using medical treatment
B: Returning to work
C: Engaging in self-care behaviours
D: All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Kevin, a 50 year old office worker, suffers a stroke. Six months later he still hasn’t returned to work although from a medical point of view he appears to have recovered well and is at low risk of a secondary stroke. Which factor is most likely to explain Kevin’s failure to return to work?

A: Lack of social support
B: Poor emotional coping
C: His belief that his stroke has serious consequences
D: His belief that his stroke is an acute condition
E: His poor adherence to medication

Answer 3

B

Question 4

illness related behaviours are multifaceted, and can be grouped into 2 things

Answer 4

problem focussed coping behaviours

emotion focussed coping behaviours

Question 5

illness related behaviours are influenced by?

Answer 5

illness perceptions/ cognititons/ representation/ beliefs/ emotional response to illness