PSY 805 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sick Role, Psychoneuroimmunology, Psy
22 Oct 2016
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Infection= invasion of the body by a harmful microorganism, that can create a pathological condition in the body"s tissues and systems; Disease= pathological condition usually has a recognized pattern of signs and symptoms. Illness= refers to the unhealthy state caused by the disease and sickness is a synonym for illness ex. runny nose, sneezing, coughing all encompass an unhealthy state . Immune system= body"s own defense system that protects us against infections and harmful substances. Sick role= when we are sick, we seek comfort from friends,family & professors to cut us slack. Illness behavior= seeking care, evaluate symtoms, ask for support from close others; illness behavior is reinforced when they find the additional attention & care that is rewarding= referred to as secondary gains. Retrospective research design= ask research participants to recall past stressors and illnesses and then you record the information. May just want to get secondary gains for extra sympathy when they report being sick.
