Key Theoretical Frameworks of Psychology and Health

What is health psychology primarily concerned with?

• Physical illness only

• Health behaviors and outcomes

• Genetic predisposition

• Psychological disorders

According to the biomedical model, who is responsible for illness?

• The medical profession

• The individual

• External forces

• Psychological factors

What does health psychology suggest about the causes of illness?

• Single causal factors

• Complex systems with multiple factors

• Only biological factors

• Only psychological factors

How does health psychology view the role of the individual in their illness?

• As solely responsible for their illness

• As a complex system with some responsibility

• As a passive victim

• As not responsible at all

What is the focus of treatment in health psychology?

• The whole person

• Surgery and medication only

• Psychological counseling only

• Only physical symptoms

What is one of the key theoretical frameworks in health psychology?

• Acute illness model

• Biopsychosocial model

• Traditional biomedical model

• Genetic predisposition

What does health psychology emphasize about psychological factors?

• They are only consequences of illness

• They contribute to health at all stages

• They are irrelevant to health

• They only affect physical health

What type of illnesses has health psychology become more focused on?

• Infectious diseases

• Acute conditions

• Chronic illnesses

• Genetic disorders

Who is primarily responsible for treatment in health psychology?

• The medical profession

• The individual

• Family members

• Society as a whole

What is the role of psychology in the biomedical model?

• It is only a consequence of illness

• It is a secondary factor

• It is a primary cause of illness

• It has no role