PSYC 1010 Lecture Notes - Psychophysiology, Psychosomatic Medicine, Peer Pressure

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Rebecca Jubis

Document Summary

Urpp deadline april 8 or taking your own notes** Biopsychosocial approach to stress and illness. **these notes are not a substitution for attending class, reading the textbook, Test 4 next week! Check urpp account now! (april 1 8 is appeals week to discuss any discrepancies in points and class section) Please complete course evaluations (on moodle) Related to biological, psychological, and social factors. In the last century, most major threats to help were contagious diseases eg. small pox, tuberculosis, etc. Now, focus more on chronic illness (e. g. , cancer, heart disease, stroke) We know that factors other than biological ones impact chronic diseases. Physiological reactivity (results from prolonged exposure to external stress) Together, these factors influence our health and well- being. Health psychology concerned with the causes, treatments, and prevention of illness (by focusing more on the psychological aspects) Psychological: becomes more difficult to concentrate and focus.