Health Psychology (IB)

The scientific study of psychological processes related to health and healthcare.

A widely adopted model explaining health issues as a result of interconnected biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

A negative emotional experience accompanied by physiological, cognitive, and behavioral changes.

Stress arising from a mismatch between job demands and an individual's coping ability.

A scale used to assign values to stressful life events based on their impact on individuals' lives.

A three-stage stress response model proposed by Hans Selye.

The study of how psychological factors influence the immune system through the nervous system.

Stress involves a transaction between an individual and the external world, with the perception of stress influencing coping strategies.

Coping strategy that addresses the stressor directly, aiming to change the problematic situation.

Coping strategy that deals with the emotional aspects of stress rather than changing the situation.

A program aimed at reducing stress by cultivating mindfulness through meditation training.

The psychoactive drug found in tobacco.

Products like chewing gum, patches, and spray that help reduce nicotine dependence.

An antidepressant used as a smoking cessation aid.

Factors related to thoughts, beliefs, and social environment that influence smoking behavior.

World Health Organization.

Worldwide epidemic characterized by excessive body weight.

Replacing physiological hunger with cognitive restraint and restricting food intake.

Unrealistic expectations and unattainable criteria for success in dieting and weight loss.

Surgical reduction of the stomach size to limit food absorption.

Placing a band around the upper part of the stomach to restrict food intake.

Predicts engagement in healthy behaviors based on perceived threat and cost-benefit analysis.

Confidence in one's capability to perform a specific action.

Belief that health problems are unlikely to happen or can be prevented.

Individuals underestimating their personal susceptibility to health problems.

Strategies that helps empower individuals to control and improve their health.

Aimed at children aged 9-13 for daily physical activity, the campaign showed increased awareness and physical activity among children aware of it.

Strategies included confronting the tobacco industry and emphasizing a youth movement against smoking, resulting in significant reductions in teen smoking and influencing non-smokers to remain smoke-free.