Health Psychology

biomedical model of health

A framework that views health primarily in terms of biological factors, emphasizing the physiological aspects of disease while often neglecting psychological and social influences.

biopsychosocial model of health

An approach that integrates biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and illness.

differences between biomedical and biopsychosocial

The differences between the biomedical and biopsychosocial models include the emphasis of the former on biological factors alone, while the latter incorporates psychological and social dimensions, acknowledging that health is influenced by a more comprehensive interplay of factors.

three basic psychological needs in SDT

Self-determination theory (SDT) identifies autonomy, competence, and relatedness as three fundamental psychological needs that are essential for motivation and well-being.

autonomy meaning

feeling that your behaviour is self-chosen and volitional

competence meaning

feeling effective and capable of mastering challenges

relatedness meaning

feeling connected to and supported by others

amotivation motivation

no motivation to perform behaviour because of others beliefs

external motivation

motivation to perform behaviour because of others beliefs

introjected motivation

motivation to avoid guilt or attain pride from behavioural performance

identified motivation

motivation because one values the outcome of behaviour

integrated motivation

motivation due to behaviour being aligned with goals

intrinsic motivation

motivation due to inherent enjoyment of activity

how satisfying needs affects wellbeing

you feel satisfied, resulting in engagement, persistence, and a positive affect on wellbeing, resulting in intrinsic motivation

how frustration needs affects wellbeing

you feel unsatisfied, resulting in disengagement, dropout, and a negative effect on wellbeing, resulting in amotivation and burnout

difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Intrinsic motivation comes from internal satisfaction—doing an activity because it is enjoyable or meaningful—while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards or pressures such as money, grades, or approval.

key principles of motivational interviewing

partnership, evocation, acceptance, compassion

why can giving advice hinder behaviour change

motivation seems to form better when the idea comes from themselves, advice may hinder them from finding the correct advise on their own