Health Psychology [Therories]

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Biopsychosocial model

Holistic health approach considering biological, psychological, and social factors. A response to the overly reductionist medical model.

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Diathesis-Stress Model

Interactionist theory stating genetic predisposition is "activated" by life stress, leading to behaviors like overeating and obesity.

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General Adaptation Syndrome

The immune system’s response to stress in three stages—alarm, resistance, and exhaustion—explaining how chronic stress damages health.

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Health belief model

Explains and predicts health behaviors by analyzing attitudes and beliefs.

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Social self-preservation theory

Stress model where threats to self-esteem trigger cortisol release and increase stress-related health issues.

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Theory of planned behavior

Health behaviors depend on attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived self-efficacy.

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Vulnerability theory

Some individuals are more susceptible to stress due to genetic, cognitive, or environmental risk factors, making them prone to health problems.

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