PSYC 1010 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Judith Rodin, Hans Selye, Biofeedback

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

Document Summary

Relationship between activity of mind and body. Human mind influences susceptibility and resistance to disease. The biomedical model so is now enjoyed by biopsychosocial model. Treat body and whole person in their social context. Each individual is seen as human system in which mental and physical processes constantly interact and affect each other. This holistic approach has been used by other cultures for centuries like native americans placing great importance on harmony of mind and body. Hozho (navajo concept): beauty, peace of mind, and goodness and health are intertwined. Natural world, beauty in arts, and even family relationships strive to achieve harmony. Tribal ceremonies seek to restore health and banish illness. In navajo world, illness is result of disharmony. together with sick person to achieve hozho. No implication that individual is responsible for illness. Health psychology researchers are studying the reasons people become ill, ways they respond when ill and ways they maintain their health.