Question 1   In this unit, you have read that psychologists use a biopsychosocial approach in health psychology. What information can a health psychologist gain by using such an approach? Why do you t

Question 1  

In this unit, you have read that psychologists use a biopsychosocial approach in health psychology. What information can a health psychologist gain by using such an approach? Why do you think this approach is important?   (100 words)

Question 2

Discuss your thoughts about stress-related illnesses and the old adage of it’s all in your head. Do you believe this statement? Has this ever been said to you or someone you care about? How would you handle this as a health psychologist if someone came into your office with stress-related complaints but was hard to talk to because their last doctor told them it was all in their head?   (100 words)

Question 3

Explain the difference between innate and acquired immunity and how this affects illness. (75 words.)

Question 4

Identify three stress hormones and the behavioral responses that are seen when they are activated. (75 words.)

Question 5

Briefly define health psychology, and describe the biopsychosocial approach. Give an example of this approach in the health psychology field. (75 words.)

Question 6

Differentiate between the subsystems of the autonomic nervous system. What is the function of each subsystem? (75 words.)