health
a state consisting a complete physical, psychological, and social well being.
health psychology
the application of psychological principles/research that enhances or prevents overall health
health disparities
preventable differences for disease and poor health that are experienced in society. ex- higher rate of diabetes among indigenous popluation. not because of biology, but because of social aspects such as poverty and racism.
patient protection act (PPACA)
a federal law based in the us to reduce the amount of people who dont have healthcare and make healthcare cheaper
humoral theory
proposed by the Hippocrates explaining that health is based off an equlibrum ( the 3 body fluid) called hummers.
biomedical model
belief that illness always has a physical cause
psychosomatic medicine
focused on the diagnosis of certain diseases that are believed to be cause by emotional conflict.
etiology
the study of the causes or origin of the spefic disease
biopsychosocial apporach
viewpoint that health and other behaviours are determined by biological, psychological, and social influences.
genomics
study of genetic material of an organism
subjective well being
cognitive and emotional process of a persons life
birth cohort
people born around the same time therefore experience similar social experiences
acute illness
a illness that occurs over a short period of time
chronic illness
long lasting or forever kind of illness
socioeconomic status (SES)
a persons position in society (job, education, income)
ecological systems approach
nature is like a hierarchy each large system is run by a bunch of smaller systems. all which can’t run unless they are working in cohesion.
pre history periods. egypt, Greece, Rome
Egypt- health depending on balance in nature
greece- heath depended on balance in bodily fluids
rome- though pathogens entered body.
