PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Jargon

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Gerald Goldberg

Document Summary

Some people respond to physical symptoms and illnesses by ignoring warning signs of developing diseases, while others engage in active coping efforts to conquer their diseases. When two people experience the same unpleasant sensations, one may shrug them off as a nuisance while the other may rush to a physician. Studies suggest that people who have relatively high levels of anxiety and neuroticism tend to report more symptoms of illness than others do. Those who are extremely attentive to bodily sensations and health concerns also report more symptoms than the average person. There are a couple of roadblocks to seeking treatment for medical problems. The first relates to the wait times for er and specialist care in canada. After seeing your family physician, you may be referred to a specialist. Unfortunately, waiting for a consultation with a specialist can add substantially to the overall wait time in canada for medical care.