Health Psych Exam 3 Essay Questions

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Chapters 11-16

Health

Health Psychology

BSU

Ball State

Bethany Clegg

PSYS 301

Last updated 4:28 AM on 4/28/26
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What is Health Psychology?

  • a discipline within psychology related to health.

  • View health from a bio-psychosocial viewpoint.

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Health Disparity in the US?

  • A particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantages.

  • African Americans have a shorter life expectancy and higher infant mortality rates.

  • Limited health literacy.

  • Low income also means a lack of health insurance and lower level of education.

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Blue Zones/Childhood ACE score

  • Regions with high longevity.

  • Higher ACE scores correlate strongly with increased risks of chronic disease, reduced life expectancy, etc.

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The skillful psychology student

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