Relacionar Columnas PSYC 365 Ch 1 VocabVersión en línea Ch 1 Vocab por Spencer Leon 1 Psychoneuroimmunology 2 Health Psychology 3 Immunocompetence 4 Biopsychosocial approach 5 Blunters 6 Germ Theory 7 Perceived control 8 Subjective norms 9 Gradient of Reinforcement 10 Response efficacy belief 11 Health belief 12 Cost-gain belief 13 Type A 14 Malignant neoplasms 15 Monitors Information avoiders A model that suggests that biological, psychological, and social factors are all involved in any given state of health or illness Belief that a specific behaviour is within one's control Cancerous growths that may be treated by radiation and chemical therapy Beliefs regarding what others think we should do and the extent to which we are motivated to go along with these people A pattern often found in cardiac patients characterized by time urgency, achievement orientation, and hostility. Miller's explanation of the gradual weakening of a behaviour the further it gets in time from the reinforcement of that behaviour. Compilation of all that psychology has to offer to the diagnosis and treatment of illness as well as to people’s attempts to maintain health and well-being Assessment of the costs associated with a course of action compared to the benefit of the individual's health Extent to which our immune system is functioning properly to ward off microorganisms The study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system. Something we believe to be true concerning our health Perception that a threat-reducing strategy will work Discovery that many illnesses are caused by the activity of microorganisms, such as bacteria Information seekers