Smoking and Alcohol
A phenomenon where smoking interacts with stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure.
what is a synergistic effect
A major psychological factor that helps people stick to an exercise routine.
what is social support?
According to the Health Belief Model, these two perceptions influence whether a person will engage in preventive health behaviors.
What is perceived severity and perceived susceptibility?
The belief that one’s health is determined by their own actions and choices.
What is an internal locus of control?
A public health strategy that aims to prevent illness before it occurs, such as vaccination campaigns.
What is primary prevention?
A condition where a person needs to consume more alcohol over time to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
According to research, engaging in regular exercise can help reduce symptoms of this psychological condition by boosting serotonin and endorphin levels.
What is depression?
According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, the strongest predictor of whether a person will engage in a health behavior.
What is the intention to perform the behavior?
The belief that health outcomes are controlled by fate, luck, or external circumstances.
What is an external locus of control?
A common psychological barrier that prevents people from getting mammograms or other preventive screenings.
What is fear/lack of awareness?
A person high in this, an individual's belief in their ability to succeed, is more likely to quit smoking
what is self-efficacy?
A serious sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing multiple times during sleep.
What is sleep apnea?
The belief that one has control over their ability to engage in a certain behavior, influencing their likelihood of taking action.
what is perceived behavioral control?
This component of the Health Belief Model refers to the obstacles a person perceives in taking action to prevent or manage a health issue, such as cost, time, or difficulty.
What are perceived barriers?
The reason why a person's risk of obesity may increase if their friends or family members are also overweight.
What is the influence of social networks on health behaviors?
This industry has historically made quitting difficult through cigarette design and marketing
what is the tobacco industry?
A neurological disorder that causes sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep during the day.
What is narcolepsy?
The first stage of the Transtheoretical Model.
what is contemplation/preparation?
People who exercise regularly tend to have these personality traits, which help them stay motivated and committed to physical activity.
what are self-efficacy, extraversion
A psychological factor that plays the biggest role in determining whether someone decides to get vaccinated.
What is perceived benefits of the vaccine, and self-efficacy
The most effective intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder, involving a combination of medical treatment and psychological support.
what is detoxification, CBT, relapse prevention
Name three areas that lack of sleep impacts
what is cognitive function, mood disturbances, weakened immune functioning?
A behavioral strategy used in cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people modify their environment to encourage healthier habits.
What is stimulus control?
The three psychological needs that drive motivation according to Self-Determination Theory.
what are autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
A concept in the Theory of Planned Behavior that refers to the influence of social pressure on an individual’s decision-making.
What are subjective norms?