PSYC 1002 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Problem Gambling, Autonomic Nervous System, Biopsychosocial Model
15 Apr 2015
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Biopsychosocial model: holds that physical illness is caused by a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Health psychology: concerned with how psychosocial factors relate to the promotion and maintenance of health and with the causation, prevention, and treatment of illness. The nature of stress o one"s well-being and that thereby tax one"s coping abilities o. Stress: any circumstances that threaten or are perceived to threaten. Elevated rates of psychological problems and physical illness in the communities affected by natural disasters health. Everyday hassles are predictive of impaired mental and physical o. Appraisal: stress lies in the eye of the beholder. Primary appraisal: an initial evaluation of whether an event is (1) irrelevant to you (2) relevant but not threatening or (3) stressful. Secondary appraisal: an evaluation of your coping resources and option for dealing with the stress (made when event is viewed as stressful)
