Clp Ch 17

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Health psychology

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integration of behavioral sciences w/ the practice & science of medicine.

specialty area in psychology & includes health related practices, research & teaching by different kinds of psychologists.

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Who realized psychological processes influenced mental illness?

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Aristotle and Hippocrates

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psychophysiological reactions

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physical illnesses caused by psychological factors.

stress related illnesses

formerly psychosomatic illnessess

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linking lifestyle behavior & disease

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1) Stress & Health
2) Behavior & Health
3) Personality factors

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stress & health

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stress affects the hormonal & immune system.

Stress is an important factor which influences health.

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behavior & health

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behaviors, habits, lifestyles affect health & stress.

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personality factors

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many personality traits are related to disease.

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Methods of Intervention

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Behavioral medicine & health psychology apply behavioral methods of assessment & treatment including:

1) Respondent Methods
2) Operant Methods
3) Biofeedback
4) Relaxation
5) Cognitive Strategies
6) Self Management Methods
7) Social Support

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Respondent Methods

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Emotional reactions through which classical conditioning become associated w/ neutral stimuli.

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extinction

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used especially for fear.

emotional reactions are extinguished b/c they are no longer reinforced.

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exposure techniques

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force a person to remain in the situation.

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systematic desensitization

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also used in methods of intervention

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operant methods

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modeling is an effective method.

assertive training, contingency contracting, token economy are used. sometimes punishment can be effective in eliminating undesirable behavior.

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biofeedback

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very popular method which helps patients control or modify even involuntary physical processes such as heart rate, blood pressure & brain waves.

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relaxation

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method is designed to produce a state of lowered arousal

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cognitive strategies

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cognitive restructuring, stress inoculation training & other similar techniques are very effective.

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self management methods

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responsibility is shifted to self from authorities.

self-management is crtical in ctonrolling self-defeating behaviors.

some of the techniques used are self-monitoring, goal specification, cueing strategies, inventive modifications & rehearsal.

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social support

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interpersonal ties promote health.

it's coping assistance & enhances the operation of the immune system.

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prevention of health problems

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1) cigarette smoking
2) alcohol abuse & dependence
3) obesity
4) stress

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cigarette smoking

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smoking is linked to cardiovascular disease & cancer.

variety of methods are available to stop smoking.

for teens, immediate negative reinforcements are effective.

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alcohol abuse & dependence

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alcohol related problems have an extensive list.

many methods of treatment are availabe.

controlled drinking may be effective.

relapse prevention techniques are also used.

clients are taught coping skills.

a multimodal treatment plan is needed

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disulfiram

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antabuse

used as an aversion technique.

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obesity

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problems of weight related to childhood.

may be a genetic predisposition factor also.

group & support groups (obesity anonymous) & early childhood interventions are important treatment techniques

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stress

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ones perception & cognition of an event is more imporant rather than the event itself.

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Glasser

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coined the terms Type A and Type B

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Which type is at greater risk for stress-related illness

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Type A

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Health care trends

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Weiner estimated 40% of Americans will participate in managed health care system by 2001.

containing cost is high priority.

health psychologists can help cut costs of medical care.

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training issues

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major source of health psychologists is clinical psychology programs, especially the scientist-practitioner model.

students participate in the usual programs w/ additional training. prep in the area of psychopharmacology, neuropsychology, & psycho-neuro-immunology are needed.