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Exam 1 Study Guide S15
Exam 1 Study Guide S15
Below is a list of topics you should know for Exam #1. You should also know about each of these areas of
health psychology in general from what weve discussed in class. Exam format is 50 multiple-choice questions.
1 Introduction to Health Psychology
Health & Wellness
Etiology
Acute Disorders vs Chronic Illnesses
Biomedical View
Biopsychosocial Model
2 Health Behavior & Behavior Change
Self-Efficacy
Internal vs. External Locus of Control
Health Belief Model
Self-Determination Theory
Learned Helplessness Experiments
Genie the Feral Child
3 Diet, Obesity, & Eating Disorders
Biopsychosocial Determinants of Diet
Set Point Theory of Obesity
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Muscle Dysmorphia
Freeganism
ProAna movement
4 Exercise & Sport Psychology
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Overjustification Effect
Approach & Avoidance Goal Orientation
Learning & Performance Goal Orientation
Audience Effect
Ringelmann Effect
Junior Seau (NFL linebacker)