Touro MPS624 All Modules Discussions Latest 2018 September Question # 00602497 Subject: Education Due on: 06/24/2019 Posted On: 06/24/2019 10:45 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.7/5

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 1 Discussion

DQ1 Introduction

Please take
a moment and introduce yourself to the class.
Tell us where you live, what are your hobbies, and anything else you
want to share.

DQ2 Theoretical
Perspectives

2a.Select
from the background readings and briefly discuss two theories that interest you
that are associated with health psychology.

2b.
Distinguish and discuss the differences between psychological health and
physical health.

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 2 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

1a. Compare
and contrast the factors associated with why men are less likely than women to
engage in routine healthcare services.

1b. Analyze
the advantages and disadvantages when men engage in reactive care instead of
proactive health care? Cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other
student.

DQ2 Knowledge
based Perspective (part 2)

Discuss
three of the most common men’s health problems and how they can be prevented.
Cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 3 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

Examine and
discuss how the changes in government programs and the aging of the population
have influenced health insurance coverage for women. Cite your source(s) and
respond to at least one other student.

DQ2 Theoretical
Perspective (part 2)

After
reading about how the definition of women’s health has evolved over time,
review the following definition of women’s health as presented at the “Fourth
World Conference on Women in Beijing, 1995. Explain if the definition is
consistent with the realities of women’s health today, e.g., has anything
changed for women or is still the same?

Health
Definition presented at Conference in Beijing, 1995:

“Health is
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity; women’s health involves their emotional,
social and physical well-being and is determined by the social, political and
economic context of their lives, as well as by biology”. Cite your source(s) and respond to at least
one other student.

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

Discuss the
psychological factors associated with behavior change regarding certain poor
health habits like smoking, drug abuse etc. Cite your source(s) and respond to
at least one other student.

DQ2 Knowledge
Perspective (part 2)

Compare and
contrast the potential relationship between poor health-behaviors and good
health behaviors. Cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other
student.

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 5 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

Select two
components of psychosocial health that interest you from the background
readings and relate them to your personal experience. Cite your source(s) and
respond to at least one other student.

DQ2 Knowledge
Perspective (part 2)

Select
three common traits shared by every individual from the list below and discuss
their value for health living.

Common
traits shared by individuals with positive psychosocial health

How people
like themselves

Accept
their mistakes

Take care
of themselves

Have
empathy for others

Manage
their emotions effectively

Have sense
of optimism

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 6 Discussion

DQ1 Historical
Perspective (part 1)

Compare and
contrast the factors that contribute to obesity? Why is obesity a health
problem in our society today? Cite your source(s) and respond to at least one
other student.

DQ2 Knowledge
Perspective (part 2)

Select
three of the following levels of analysis of obesity and explain their degree
of influence on eating disorders (See–Eating Behavior and Obesity Behavioral
Economics Strategies for Health Professionals, Chap 1: Page 4)

Environment

Social
influences

Economics
and market factors

Individual
psychology

Neurochemical/metabolic
factors

Genetic
factors

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 7 Discussion

DQ1 Knowledge
Perspective (part 1

Discuss
“James-Lange’s Theory of emotion” and the relationship with psychological
health. Cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.

DQ2 Conceptual
Perspective (part 2)

Discuss how
self-regulation as integral part of understanding health and well-being and the
motivational processes that promotes self-regulation. Cite your source(s) and
respond to at least one other student.

MPS624 Overview of Health Psychology

Module 8 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

Which population(s)
is less likely to use health care services? Which population(s) is most likely
to use health care services? Explain your answers.

Explain
your response. Cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.

DQ2 Knowledge
Perspective (part 2)

Provide
three reasons why we use health care services and assess their importance for
good health. Cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.