PSYCH 10 Study Guide - Final Guide: Reuptake, Psychological Intervention, Behaviour Therapy
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Understand the key components of the biopsychosocial model and why health psychologists use it. (cultural, familial, socioeconomic) Biopsychosocial model : health is an outcome of biological factors biochemical), psychological factors factors. Health psychologist use it b/c this theoretical model (bio,psych, social) helps. We can"t ignore parts & need to know how these three components interact in (mood, personality, behavior) & social design research models. (genetic & order to form a good research question. Know how the common causes of death have changed in the last 100 years. Now: cancer, obesity, & health behaviors (i. e. smoking) which lead to. Health behaviors lead to disease and sickness which causes more stress! Specific hormones and neurotransmitters involved in each step of the stress response . Step 1: fight or flight: sympathetic nervous system. Step 2: brain sends signals to outer parts of adrenal glands to make. Understand general adaptation syndrome and who is responsible for the theory.
