5.1 Introduction to Health Psychology

• What is Health Psychology primarily concerned with?

  Biological, psychological, social factors
• The biopsychosocial model considers only biological factors in health.

  False
• When stressed, the body releases the hormone cortisol
• Match the coping mechanism with its description:

  Problem-focused coping ↔️ Addressing the source of stress

  Emotion-focused coping ↔️ Regulating emotional responses to stress

  Avoidance/denial ↔️ Avoiding or denying the stressor

  Social support ↔️ Seeking help and comfort from others
• Problem-focused coping is generally more effective for controllable stressors.
• Which coping mechanism is highly effective and promotes resilience?

  Social support
• Health Psychology is an interdisciplinary field.


  True
• Match the field with its focus:

  Clinical Psychology ↔️ Mental health conditions

  Public Health ↔️ Population-level health

  Health Psychology ↔️ Interaction of biopsychosocial factors
• What is an example of a psychological factor in the biopsychosocial model?

  Stress
• What hormone is released during stress that can negatively impact health?

  Cortisol
• Match the lifestyle factor with its healthy or unhealthy example:

  Diet ↔️ Balanced, nutrient-rich meals

  Physical Activity ↔️ Regular exercise

  Sleep ↔️ Consistent, quality sleep

  Stress Management ↔️ Stress-reducing activities

  Substance Use ↔️ Moderate or no alcohol
• Irregular sleep patterns contribute to good health.

  False
• Health psychology contributes to disease prevention by taking a comprehensive, biopsychosocial approach.
• How do health psychologists address psychological factors in illness?

  Develop coping strategies
• Stress can negatively impact health by releasing cortisol.


  True
• Problem-focused coping is generally more effective for controllable stressors.
• What are coping mechanisms used for?

  Managing stress and challenges
• What is the effectiveness of avoidance/denial as a coping mechanism?

  Least effective
• Order the effectiveness of coping mechanisms from most to least effective.

  1️⃣ Problem-focused coping

  2️⃣ Social support

  3️⃣ Emotion-focused coping

  4️⃣ Avoidance/denial
• What are the potential consequences of irregular sleep patterns?

  Sleep deprivation
• What may be a drawback of traditional medicine in some cultures?

  Ineffective or harmful practices
• What type of approach does health psychology use for disease prevention?

  Biopsychosocial
• What is the primary goal of health promotion programs?

  Adopt healthier lifestyles
• Health Psychology is an interdisciplinary field that draws from disciplines such as medicine, biology, psychology, and sociology
• The biopsychosocial model includes psychological factors such as thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and coping strategies
• Stress has only negative impacts on biological health.

  False
• Arrange the coping mechanisms from most to least effective in managing stress:

  1️⃣ Social support

  2️⃣ Mindfulness/relaxation

  3️⃣ Problem-focused coping

  4️⃣ Emotion-focused coping

  5️⃣ Avoidance/denial
• How effective is emotion-focused coping in the long term?

  Less effective
• Mindfulness and relaxation techniques reduce the physiological stress response.
• Health Psychology focuses on the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
• What does the biopsychosocial model consider in understanding health?

  Biological, psychological, social factors
• Socioeconomic status is an example of a social factor in the biopsychosocial model.
• Chronic stress can weaken the immune system.

  True
• What is a healthy example of diet according to lifestyle factors for health?

  Balanced, nutrient-rich meals
• Moderate or no alcohol, tobacco, or drug use is an example of healthy substance use.
• Match the cultural aspect with its example of a healthy or unhealthy belief/practice:

  Views on Illness ↔️ Illness as natural, not cured

  Traditional Medicine ↔️ Herbal remedies or spiritual healing

  Gender Roles ↔️ Limited autonomy in healthcare

  Stigma ↔️ Discouragement from seeking help
• Match the field with its primary focus:

  Health Psychology ↔️ Interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors

  Medicine ↔️ Diagnosis and treatment of physical diseases

  Clinical Psychology ↔️ Assessment and treatment of mental health

  Public Health ↔️ Promoting population-level health
• What is a biological impact of stress on the body?

  Increased inflammation
• Emotion-focused coping is always ineffective in managing stress.

  False
• Problem-focused coping is generally more effective for controllable stressors.