BBH 101 Exam 2 PSU UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct Answers
Terms in this set (109)
Classifications of risk factors Modifiable/ controllable
&
Non-modifiable/ non-controllable
Major risk factor for major diseases like cardiovascular Age
disease, cancer, diabetes, alzheimers
(accounts for 90% of deaths in industrialized nations)
, Telomeres caps on the end of strands of DNA
Risk factors based on sex: -men have higher risk of cancer and coronary heart disease than women
-reasons: behavioral reasons, alcohol & smoking, engage in riskier behaviors,
more likely to not report their problems
Risk factors based on family history: Some diseases are clearly heritable. Ex: Huntington's Disease, 90% of cases
Lifestyle choices and early life environment determined by family members
Types of Prevention: Primary: make efforts to stop the disease from beginning in the first place
Secondary: People who are sick but aren't aware. (SCREENING)
Tertiary: Prevention done after the fact that the person is already sick
Health Belief Model decisions about health are made based on: perceived susceptibility, severity of
health threat, benefits of action, and barriers to action
Theory of Planned Behavior Behavioral intention indicates likelihood of change.
Attitude, influence of societal norms, and perception of control over behavior
Transtheoretical Model Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse (sometimes)
Health Promotion Efforts to help people change lifestyle to achieve optimal health
Give people control over health
Modify public policy
"behavioral social science"
What is stress? a negative emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical,
physiological, cognitive, and behavioral changes that are directed either toward
altering the stressful event or accommodating to its effects
Claude Bernard Advocate for looking at things through reductionism
Argued we need balance
Walter Cannon Coined the terms homeostasis & Fight-or-flight
Talked about both physical and emotional health (psychological)
Terms in this set (109)
Classifications of risk factors Modifiable/ controllable
&
Non-modifiable/ non-controllable
Major risk factor for major diseases like cardiovascular Age
disease, cancer, diabetes, alzheimers
(accounts for 90% of deaths in industrialized nations)
, Telomeres caps on the end of strands of DNA
Risk factors based on sex: -men have higher risk of cancer and coronary heart disease than women
-reasons: behavioral reasons, alcohol & smoking, engage in riskier behaviors,
more likely to not report their problems
Risk factors based on family history: Some diseases are clearly heritable. Ex: Huntington's Disease, 90% of cases
Lifestyle choices and early life environment determined by family members
Types of Prevention: Primary: make efforts to stop the disease from beginning in the first place
Secondary: People who are sick but aren't aware. (SCREENING)
Tertiary: Prevention done after the fact that the person is already sick
Health Belief Model decisions about health are made based on: perceived susceptibility, severity of
health threat, benefits of action, and barriers to action
Theory of Planned Behavior Behavioral intention indicates likelihood of change.
Attitude, influence of societal norms, and perception of control over behavior
Transtheoretical Model Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse (sometimes)
Health Promotion Efforts to help people change lifestyle to achieve optimal health
Give people control over health
Modify public policy
"behavioral social science"
What is stress? a negative emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical,
physiological, cognitive, and behavioral changes that are directed either toward
altering the stressful event or accommodating to its effects
Claude Bernard Advocate for looking at things through reductionism
Argued we need balance
Walter Cannon Coined the terms homeostasis & Fight-or-flight
Talked about both physical and emotional health (psychological)
