PSY 225 Health Psychology Questions and Answers Already Passed

PSY 225 Health Psychology Questions and Answers Already Passed ### Questions and Answers **What is the branch of psychology that focuses on the psychological factors influencing health and illness throughout life?** Health psychology --- **Which key idea from the psychosomatic movement has had a significant impact on health psychology?** Physical health is influenced by both psychological and social factors. --- **What is the central premise of the biopsychosocial model?** Health and illness result from the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. --- **Which model suggests that removing a tumor is sufficient to cure cancer?** Biomedical model --- **Which model argues that health and illness are influenced by multiple factors and have multiple outcomes?** Biopsychosocial model --- **According to the biopsychosocial model, what elements are important for effective diagnosis and treatment?** All of these (an interdisciplinary team approach, focus on biological, psychological, and social factors, and patient involvement in their diagnosis and treatment) --- **What were the primary causes of illness and death in the United States until the early 20th century?** Acute disorders --- **What are the leading causes of disability and death in industrialized nations today?** Chronic illnesses --- **What are the advantages of using theories in health psychology?** All of these (providing guidelines for research, generating specific predictions, and connecting various aspects of research) ---