The Psychology of Women's Health Intro/Overview

Question 1

Chronic Disease

Answer 1

A persistent and lasting disease or medical condition. Now the major cause of death in the US

Question 2

Health Psychology

Answer 2

The study or discipline that examines how psychological factors (behaviors, beliefs, emotions) influence our health and how our health influences psychosocial factors.

Question 3

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Answer 3

Includes diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Question 4

Lung Cancer

Answer 4

Lung cancer is a condition that causes cells to divide in the lungs uncontrollably. This causes the growth of tumors that reduce a person’s ability to breathe.
^^ Is the deadliest cancer for women

Question 5

Breast Cancer

Answer 5

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
A whole lot of research, information, and advocacy is done for breast cancer, even though it is not the deadliest one.

Question 6

Exercise

Answer 6

Activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.

Question 7

Socioeconomic Status (SES)

Answer 7

The social class or social standing of an individual, usually measured by education, income, and occupation

Question 8

Health Behaviors

Answer 8

The activities/behaviors aimed at enhancing one’s health, or preventing health problems