PSYC 1315 1st Edition Lecture 26Last LecturePsychodynamics, Personality Current Lecture Health Psychology Health Psychology - Understanding how biological, psychological, environmental, and cultural factors are involved in physical health and the prevention of illness - Behavioral Medicine:◦Field that focuses on developing and integrating behavioral and biomedical knowledge - Health behaviors:◦Practices that have an impact on physical well-being Theoretical Models of ChangeTheory of reasoned action:◦Effective change requires individuals to have specific intentions about their behaviors, as well as positive attitudes about thenew behavior, and to perceive that their social group looks on the behavior positively Theory of planned behavior: ◦Incorporates the theory of reasoned action with the addition of the person’s perceptions of control over the outcome Stages of Change ModelProcess by which individuals give up bad habits and adopt ahealthier lifestyle PrecontemplationContemplationPreparation/Determination Action/WillpowerMaintenanceRelapse PrecontemplationNot yet genuinely thinking changing Unaware of problem behavior Key to this stage is consciousness-rising ◦Giving someone a wake-up call Contemplation Acknowledge the problem but may not be ready to commit to change Actively engaging in thinking/re-evaluation Short term vs. Long term gains Preparation/determination Get ready to take actionDetermined to “see it through”Explore concrete ways to change Action/ willpower Commit to making a real behavioral change and enact a plan Find reinforcements or rewards for new behaviors Social Support Maintenance Succeed in avoiding temptation and pursue the healthy behavior Challenge is to avoid relapse May find themselves no longer consciously engagedTranscendence Relapse A return to former unhealthy patterns of behavior Successful change may take time Tools for effective life changeSelf-Efficacy:◦Belief that you can master a situation and produce positive outcomes Motivation: ◦The“why” of behavior Religious Faith:◦May frown upon excess and promote moderation What is stressThe physical and psychological reaction to demanding/threatening stimuli ◦Situational factors stressors Physiological ReactionsGeneral Adaptation SyndromeReactions are general and
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