PSY 401 Lecture 9: 2.26.19
26 Feb 2019
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Chapter 6 - primary prevention and positive psychology. Ex. exercising regularly, using sunscreen, health eating. Something that will put health in danger. Health-related behaviors interact and often are interrelated. Exercising when haven"t done this before, they are likely changing their nutrition style. After running 2 miles, you don"t want something high calories. Mortality among those engaging in 7 health behaviors. Sleep, never smoking, health body weight, moderate or less alcohol, regular exercise, eating breakfast, not snacking between meals. Mortality rates are lower the more health behaviors they engage in. Separated by age because we know there are age effects. Precortical development - judgement, decision making, etc. Could be a factor, doesn"t completely explain it. Barriers have a stronger influence than the perceived benefits. Age - more likely at older age. I know so many people who have gotten, treated, and in remission. Not a big deal - can decrease likelihood. Someone you know was diagnosed - push to do this.
