Gradient of Reinforcement
Subjective norms
Blunters
Biopsychosocial approach
Perceived control
Immunocompetence
Malignant neoplasms
Health Psychology
Health belief
Type A
Cost-gain belief
Response efficacy belief
Germ Theory
Psychoneuroimmunology
Monitors
Belief that a specific behaviour is within one's control
The study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system.
A model that suggests that biological, psychological, and social factors are all involved in any given state of health or illness
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
A pattern often found in cardiac patients characterized by time urgency, achievement orientation, and hostility.
Miller's explanation of the gradual weakening of a behaviour the further it gets in time from the reinforcement of that behaviour.
Perception that a threat-reducing strategy will work
Information seekers
Beliefs regarding what others think we should do and the extent to which we are motivated to go along with these people
Extent to which our immune system is functioning properly to ward off microorganisms
Cancerous growths that may be treated by radiation and chemical therapy
Discovery that many illnesses are caused by the activity of microorganisms, such as bacteria
Assessment of the costs associated with a course of action compared to the benefit of the individual's health
Information avoiders
