Cultural
A neurodegenrative disease
What is "Kuru"?
What is another name for behavioral psychology
Behaviorism
Signs of depression
Weight gain/loss, insomnia, social isolation, etc.
health psychologist explores behaviors such as...
emotion,intelligence, personality, brain function etc.
One symptom of kuru
what is trembling or to shiver?
2 positive behaviors and 2 negative behaviors
Positive: Exercising, healthy diet
Negative: Smoking, binge drinking(substance abuse)
What is anxiety?
A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities
Psychologists study...
Humans and animals
The gender mainly affected by kuru
Females at child bearing age
Three determinants (factors) that affect behavior
Motivation, self efficacy, social influences, attitudes, expectancies
treatment options for Schizophrenia
psychosocial therapy, antipsychotic medications
Classical conditioning is...
A learning process that creates new reflexes
Cause of "Kuru"
Cannibalism
Define health behaviours
open behavioral patterns, actions and habits that relate to health maintenance, to health restoration and to health improvement
When does OCD most commonly start?
Between ages 10 and 12 and between the late teens and early adulthood.
Central nervous system is made up of..
Brain and spinal cord
Where was "kuru" first discovered?
Papua New Guinea
why is self esteem important
It heavily influences people's choices and decisions in life
What does ADHD stand for
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
What is dualism
Humans are separated into body and soul