Psychology 2036A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Externals, Relaxation Technique, Cognitive Restructuring

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

460 bc-129ad: ancient greeks propose humoral theory for understanding the links between temperament and illness. 500-1400: middle ages religion dominates views of the mind-body relationship, and the healer/priest is considered central to the healing process. 1600-1700: descartes" mind-body dualism perspectives takes hold; humoral theory is rejected and the focus shifts to mechanistic and reductionist views of the body that focus on organic and cellular changes. 1850-1940: rise of modern psychology and psychoanalysis; physical aliments are viewed as being linked to unconscious processes. 1930-1940: field of psychosomatic medicine emerges and highlights the role of emotional conflicts and personality in the development of disease. 1948: who redefines health as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease . 1973: field of modern behavioural medicine emerges with the release of birk"s book biofeedback: behavioural medicine. 1974: the lalonde report highlights the role of environment, lifestyle, and health care access for promoting health.