PSY 556 1st Edition Lecture 16Outline of Last LectureI. Judgment and Decision MakingII. Heuristics and BiasesOutline of Current Lecture I. Health PsychologyCurrent LectureII. Bidirectional Relationshipa. Health psychology looks at the interplay between psychology and physical healthi. The effects of physical health on psychological functioningii. The effects of psychological factors on physical healthIII. How can psychology affect physical health?a. Your beliefs can affect your healthi. What causes a sick person to get better?1. The ailment runs its course2. Specific active components of a treatment help the person3. non-specific effects of a treatment help the person. These are placebo effects.ii. What are placebos and nocebos?1. Placebos and nocebos are any medical procedures that produce effects in patients because of their therapeutic intent and not their specific nature2. Placebos make you feel better3. Nocebos make you feel worseiii. Placebo without deception?1. Physicians clearly explained that the placebo pill was an “inactive substance like a sugar pill that contained no medication.” However, they said:2. The placebo effect is powerful3. The body can automatically respond to taking placebo pills likePavlov’s dogs.4. A positive attitude helps (but is not necessary)5. Taking the pills faithfully is criticalThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.b. Your personality can affect your healthi. Study shows early achievers die younger1. A certain personality leads to achievement but harms you physically: Type Aa. Hostilityb. Competitivenessc. Time pressure/urgency2. Once you have achieved your dreams you have little motivation to strive for more or to take care of your healthc. Your social status can affect your healthd. Your behavior can affect your healthi. As much as 50% of mortality from the ten leading cause of death in this country can be traced to diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol consumption.e. Your feelings can affect your healthi. Stress affects health
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