Psychology 2036A/B Chapter 1: Health Psychology - Chapter 1

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Kelly Barnes

Document Summary

Chapter one an interdisciplinary view of health. Chronic illness illness that is persistent and that lasts over time. Physiological state person"s ability to physically perform his or her daily function without limitations, restrictions or impediments. People think physiological state is what determines health because they believe presence or absence of disease, dysfunction, or abnormal biological changes in the body. Some believe health is also defined by the person"s attitude about the illness and his or her overall mental and emotional state. Holistic health state of being influenced by physiological, psychological, emotional and social factors. Hippocrates greek physician and philosopher, first to acknowledge the connection between emotions and health. Many cultures believe that physical health is linked to emotional and mental health. Concept of health is shaped by science, culture, history. Determinants of health - primary or contributing factors that influence health outcomes. Some are universal and some are specific to cultures.