Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Sympathetic Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Somatic Nervous System
8 Apr 2017
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World health organization defines health as a complete state of physical, mental and social well- being, not only the absence of disease. Instead of being the absence of illness, rather the balance between mental, physical and social health the term wellness is commonly used. Health psychologists study: health promotion and maintenance, prevention and treatment of illness. Etiology- refers to the origin or causes of illness. Study the impact of health institutions and health professionals on people"s behaviour and develop recommendations for improving health care. Behavioural factors are important in minimizing risk and optimizing health. Health behaviours are modifiable can subject people to being more resilient or more at risk for certain diseases/illnesses. Health psychology is: psychology of promotion and maintenance of health, prevention and treatment of illness, causes and correlates of health and illness, improvements of healthcare and the formulation of health policy. Whether or not mind and body are part of the same system or are they separate.
