PSYCH-101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Transtheoretical Model, Nicotine Patch, Aversion Therapy
30 Oct 2020
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Health psychology the study of psychology and behavioural factors in the prevention and treatment of illness and in the maintenance of health. Health related behaviours fall into two main categories: Health enhancing behaviours serve to maintain or increase health. Health compromising behaviours promote development of illness. Transtheoretical model identifies six major stages in process of how people change. Preparation (preparing to try and change), action (implementing change strategies), maintenance (behaviour change is being mastered), People do not go through stages in smooth sequence. Often go back and forth, and failure is likely if previous stages not. Aerobic exercise sustained activity that elevates heart rate and increases the. Yo-yo dieting severe intermittent dieting that results in large weight fluctuations body"s need for oxygen. Results in accumulation of abdominal fat, increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Motivational interviewing a treatment approach that avoids confrontation and leads clients to their own realization of a problem and to increased motivation to change.
