Symptom Perception Flashcards
How can attention influence symptom perception?
Pay greater attention = more likely to notice symptoms
How does attribution play a role in symptom perception?
We will use assimilation to apply our symptoms to currently knowledge.
We may have a harmless rash but know someone who had skin cancer we may wrongfully assume it is that.
What is appraisal delay?
Time taken to attribute a symptom to an illness
What is illness delay?
Time taken to decide if medical treatment is needed
What is utilisation delay?
Time taken between deciding to seek treatment and presenting to a health care service
Attributing aches and pains to old age is an example of?
Illness delay
How many stages can delays in seeking help occur in?
What are they?
X3
Appraisal delay
Illness delay
Utilisation delay
