Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Coronary Artery Disease, Phytohaemagglutinin

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Yves Bureau

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Explain why pni is important to health psych. Read and understand research papers on pni. Cite research evidence to show that there is a biological relationship between psychological state and health. Explain fundamental biological mechanisms linking psychological state and health. Lori was ying home day after her last exam. Lori concluded that writing exams a ected her immune system. Immunocompetence- the extent too which an immune system is functioning properly to ward o microorganisms. Hypnosis and massage therapy can reduce exam related e ects on the immune system by reducing stress. Psychoneuroimmunology (pni)- the study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system. Psycho- psychology neuro- a ects nervous system functioning immunology- a ects our immunity to disease. Three major systems- nervous, endocrine and immune system. Importance of pni- uncovered piece that was missing in health psych- empirical proof that psychological states were directly linked to biological processes.