Psychology 2036A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, Health Belief Model, Biopsychosocial Model
22 Apr 2014
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Multiple sclerosis (ms)-is a persistent neurological disease with episodes that can last for long periods of time caused by damage to the nerve fibres in the body. Physiological state person"s ability to physically perform his or her daily functions without limitations, restrictions, or impediments. Holistic health as a state of being, influenced by physiological, psychological, emotional, and social factors. Determinants of health primary or contributing factors that influence health outcomes. Botany study of places and plant life were important to health practices of native american and southern african cultures. Egyptian culture, a person"s health was influenced not only by anatomical systems but by scientific and spiritual beliefs. Daoist philosophy determined that the harmonic balance of yin and yang. The environment and the energy of life force called qi (chi) were essential determinants of health. 500 bce aesculapian theory held that illness has spiritual orgins and required spiritual intervention, ritual cures, and mediations by priests.
