Matching Pairs PSYC 365 Ch 1 VocabOnline version Ch 1 Vocab by Spencer Leon 1 Health Psychology 2 Monitors 3 Biopsychosocial approach 4 Response efficacy belief 5 Psychoneuroimmunology 6 Type A 7 Health belief 8 Subjective norms 9 Gradient of Reinforcement 10 Immunocompetence 11 Germ Theory 12 Perceived control 13 Blunters 14 Malignant neoplasms 15 Cost-gain belief Information avoiders Discovery that many illnesses are caused by the activity of microorganisms, such as bacteria Perception that a threat-reducing strategy will work The study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system. Extent to which our immune system is functioning properly to ward off microorganisms Miller's explanation of the gradual weakening of a behaviour the further it gets in time from the reinforcement of that behaviour. A pattern often found in cardiac patients characterized by time urgency, achievement orientation, and hostility. Assessment of the costs associated with a course of action compared to the benefit of the individual's health Cancerous growths that may be treated by radiation and chemical therapy A model that suggests that biological, psychological, and social factors are all involved in any given state of health or illness Beliefs regarding what others think we should do and the extent to which we are motivated to go along with these people Belief that a specific behaviour is within one's control Information seekers Something we believe to be true concerning our health Compilation of all that psychology has to offer to the diagnosis and treatment of illness as well as to people’s attempts to maintain health and well-being
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