Health psychology explores the interactions between biological, social, and psychological factors.

The stress response activates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to the "fight or flight" reaction.

The biopsychosocial model considers the combined influence of biological, psychological, and social factors on health.

Chronic stress is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The Theory of Planned Behavior posits that behavior is influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Health locus of control refers to an individual's belief about the extent to which they can control their health outcomes.

Social support theory posits that strong social connections are associated with better health outcomes.

The stages of health behavior change include precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Allostatic load represents the cumulative impact of chronic stress on physiological systems.

The Health Belief Model emphasizes perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers in predicting health behavior change.

Health literacy involves understanding and using health information to make informed decisions about one's health.

Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome outlines the body's response to acute stress, including the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages.

Perceived self-efficacy is more central to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory than the Health Belief Model.

The Transtheoretical Model includes stages like precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Coping with stress involves a combination of reducing stressors, managing emotional responses, and enhancing problem-solving skills.

Psychoneuroimmunology explores the interactions between psychological factors, the nervous system, and the immune system.

Self-determination theory proposes that motivation is influenced by intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation.

Health disparities refer to differences in health outcomes based on factors such as socioeconomic status.

The placebo effect demonstrates the influence of psychological factors on health outcomes.

Coping Flexibility model highlights the importance of adapting coping strategies based on the context.

Health behavior refers to actions that directly affect physical health.

Social Cognitive Theory highlights the role of environmental influences, observational learning, and modeling.

A stressor is the environmental event or situation that causes stress.

Self-efficacy in health psychology refers to the belief in one's ability to perform specific health behaviors.

Biofeedback involves monitoring and gaining control over physiological functions such as heart rate or muscle tension.

Allopathic medicine is synonymous with conventional Western medicine.

Perceived social support measures an individual's perception of emotional and practical assistance from others.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs posits that physiological needs, including health, form the foundation of motivation.

Eustress is positive or beneficial stress that motivates and challenges an individual.

The health belief model was initially developed to understand compliance with medical treatments.

Positive psychology aims to enhance positive emotions, well-being, and strengths.

Self-regulation theory highlights internal processes for setting goals and making behavior changes.

Allostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain stability through physiological change in response to stressors.

Cognitive restructuring involves changing maladaptive thought patterns for better mental and physical health.

Learned helplessness occurs when individuals perceive overwhelming stressors as uncontrollable.

Psychophysiological disorders involve the interaction between biological factors and environmental stressors.

The social ecological model considers the influence of intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy factors on health.

The Four A's of Stress Management are avoid, adapt, assess, and assist.

The sociocultural perspective emphasizes the impact of social and cultural factors on health.

Health promotion involves preventing illness and enhancing overall well-being.

The self-determination theory distinguishes between intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation.

Health-related quality of life measures an individual's perception of overall well-being, including physical, mental, and social aspects.

Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity and adapt positively to stressors.

Place theory in health psychology focuses on the perception of pain and injury in relation to specific locations in the body.

The risk perception theory suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in health behaviors if they perceive the behavior as high-risk.

Social comparison theory suggests that individuals evaluate their health by comparing themselves to idealized standards or others.

The placebo effect is associated with improvements in health due to expectations and psychological factors, not the actual treatment.

Social identity theory emphasizes the importance of social group memberships in influencing behavior and identity.

The health belief model was initially developed to explain compliance with preventive health behaviors.

Cognitive-behavioral stress management involves changing thought patterns and behaviors to reduce stress.

The biopsychosocialspiritual model considers biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors in health.

Preventive health behaviors aim to prevent the onset of illnesses before they occur.

The transtheoretical model acknowledges that behavior change is a dynamic process involving stages of change.

Health disparities may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, race, and gender.

Perceived behavioral control in the Theory of Planned Behavior refers to the ease or difficulty of performing a behavior.

Environmental justice in health psychology addresses the fair distribution of environmental resources and risks.

The cognitive-appraisal model suggests that stress is influenced by the appraisal of stressors and coping resources.

Ecological momentary assessment involves real-time data collection on an individual's behavior and experiences.

The societal perspective in health psychology considers the impact of societal factors on health.

Resilience factors in health psychology include social support, optimism, and effective coping skills.