Health — WHO definition?
Complete physical, mental, social well-being.
Biomedical Model — focus?
Absence of disease caused by biological factors.
Biopsychosocial Model — components?
Biological, psychological, social factors.
Health Psychology — focus?
Understanding and promoting overall well-being.
Health Belief Model — key elements?
Perceptions of susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues, self-efficacy.
Theory of Planned Behavior — predicts?
Health behaviors based on intentions influenced by attitudes, norms, control.
Transtheoretical Model — stages?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance.
Health Risk Behavior — example?
Smoking, excessive alcohol, sedentary lifestyle.
Health-Promoting Behavior — example?
Regular exercise, balanced diet, sleep hygiene.
Health Inequalities — definition?
Unfair differences in health status across groups.
Social Determinants — include?
Income, education, neighborhood, social support.
Coping Strategies — types?
Problem-focused and emotion-focused.
Self-Management — purpose?
Manage symptoms, treatment, and health behaviors.
Humoral Theory — key idea?
Health depends on fluid balance; imbalance causes illness.
Cartesian Dualism — concept?
Mind and body are separate entities.
Mechanistic View — perspective?
Body functions like a machine; disease from malfunction.
Historical evolution — models?
Humoral, moral, dualistic, biomedical, biopsychosocial.
Health — positive vs negative?
Positive: overall well-being; Negative: absence of illness.
Lay Theories — role?
Shape personal beliefs and health behaviors.
Health Behavior Theories — purpose?
Explain and influence health-related actions.
Health Risk Behaviors — impact?
Increase morbidity, mortality, and health disparities.
Health-Promoting Behaviors — benefit?
Prevent disease, improve quality of life.
Health Inequalities — root?
Social, economic, environmental disadvantages.
Social Determinants — effect?
Major influence on health outcomes and disparities.
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2. According to the historical models of health, how many bodily fluids or 'humors' did humoral theory propose needed to be balanced for health?
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