PSYC 3170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Classical Conditioning, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Diaphragmatic Breathing

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3170
• Professor: Joseph Baker

Document Summary

Know the theories and models used for understanding health behavior change. Describe how cognitive behavioral approaches are used to change health behaviors. Relate how social engineering can change health behaviors. Good health is achievable through health habits practiced conscientiously. Health promotion means being aware of health habits that pose risk for future disease and already existing risk like vulnerability. Having eye for reducing risk to modification of habits before they develop into illness. General philosophy w/idea that good health or wellness is personal and collective achievement. 1986, who first international conference in ottawa defined health promotion as enabling ppl to increase control and improve their health. At individual level, hp involves developing program of good health habit early in life + carrying them thru adulthood/old age. Medical practitioner level hp involves teaching ppl how best to achieve healthy lifestyle and helping ppl at risk for particular health problems learn behavior to offset/monitor risk.