PSY-B - Psychology PSY-B 365 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Health Psychology, Binge Drinking, Health Literacy
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Our human traits and behaviors exists because they helped our ancestors survive long. Most traits are epigenetic- effects of environmental forces on how genes are. Genes provide a guideline for our biology and predispose our behaviors- healthy or unhealthy, normal or abnormal. Genomics- the study of structure, function, and mapping of the genetic material of organisms; instructions that make a living organism. Genomics reflects the increasing evidence supporting the benefits of using genetic tests and family history to improve health. Theoretical perspective that focuses on age-related aspects of health and illness. Considers the leading causes of death in terms of the age groups affected. Subjective well-being- the cognitive and emotional e(cid:448)aluatio(cid:374)s of a perso(cid:374)"s life. Psychological factors play an important role in treatments. The effectiveness of health care interventions including medication and surgery. These are all influenced by the patie(cid:374)t"s attitude.