Psychology Flashcards
Define health psychology.
Health psychology is the study of psychological processes that influence health, illness, and health care.
Define behaviourism.
Behaviourism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviours are acquired through conditioning, and conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment.
What is developmental psychology?
Developmental psychology is the scientific approach that deals with the acquisition and changes in psychological processes from conception to old age.
What is social psychology?
Social psychology is the scientific study of the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by individuals, groups, and society.
What is cognitive psychology?
Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of basic mental abilities: perception, learning, memory, language, problem-solving, etc. - how people think, learn, perceive, attend to and manage information.
How does the biopsychosocial model regard health?
The biopsychosocial model regards health as a combination of effects of biological processes, psychological processes and social factors.
What are the biological processes mentioned in the biopsychosocial model?
Genetics, anatomy, and physiology.
What are the social processes mentioned in the biopsychosocial model?
Family, society, ethnicity, etc.
What are the psychological processes mentioned in the biopsychosocial model?
Anxiety, depression, illness, and beliefs.
How can health behaviours be classified?
Health behaviours can be classified health compromising or health promoting.
What are health compromising behaviours?
Health compromising behaviours are any activity undertaken by people with a frequency or intensity that increases disease or injury. This includes sedentary behaviour/exercise, smoking, diet, alcohol, and low medication compliance.
What are health promoting behaviours?
Health promoting behaviours are behavioural tendencies that promote or sustain good health. This includes healthy eating, exercise, managing chronic conditions, and screening.
