PSY333H1 Lecture 3: PSY333 – Sept 21st
Document Summary
More on the cognitive mediation model: primary appraisal. Involved audience: audience that is processing information more deeply better to use reason. Illusory control is why people use the phone when they are driving still. Colorectal cancer: 2nd highest cancer death cause, 4th highest in canada, higher among aboriginal canadians, polyps can predict this. Sun safety: basal and squamous cell cancers are harmless, those who apply sunscreen more have more health protective behaviours, the sun is the biggest risk factor for skin cancer. Exercise: 49% of canadians are at least moderately active during their leisure time, benefits of aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and lungs and improves body"s use of. O2: accelerates wound healing, decreased blood pressure. Improves mood and self esteem: mood improves after 10 minutes, positive mood during exercising is related to self efficacy, those who exercise have higher self efficacy.
