Question 1

Describe research that supports the role of perceived control in promoting good physical health.

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Question 2

Explain how differences in social and physical environments of upper- and lower-socioeconomic status (SES)neighborhoods can contribute to health disparities.

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Question 3

Sidney and Jane are suffering from a similar health condition.Sidney is optimistic that her health will improve,while Jane's approach is to prepare herself for the worst.Which of the following outcomes is most likely?

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Optimism has been shown to have positive effects on both physical and mental health. Therefore, it is likely that Sidney's optimistic approach will lead to a more significant improvement in her health condition compared to Jane's approach of preparing for the worst.

Question 4

What does research suggest about the relationship between close social connections and health outcomes? What factors are believed to explain this relationship?

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Question 5

Which of the following pieces of advice is likely to be most helpful for reducing stress and improving health outcomes?

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Both "Your good health is in your hands" and "think positive" are likely to be helpful. This is because taking responsibility for one's health and adopting a positive mindset can lead to better self-care behaviors and coping strategies, which in turn can reduce stress and improve overall health outcomes. On the other hand, "just let go and leave your health up to fate" is not a helpful piece of advice, as it implies a lack of control over one's health and a passive approach to self-care.

Question 6

Explain how rumination may contribute to chronic stress and then describe one way that rumination can be reduced.

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Question 7

Glenda was recently placed in a nursing home,and her physical health has been gradually deteriorating.Accordingly to the textbook,which of the following would be most likely to improve her health?

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Allowing Glenda a greater sense of control can improve her health by promoting her autonomy, sense of dignity, and self-esteem. Research indicates that older adults who believe they have control over their environment tend to experience better physical health outcomes than those who do not. Thus, giving Glenda choices about certain aspects of her care and daily routine can help her feel more in control and may lead to better health outcomes. The other options (pampering, conserving strength, and reducing stress) are not likely to improve Glenda's physical health.

Question 8

Imagine that you are designing a comprehensive stress reduction intervention for college students who are suffering from chronic health conditions.List two specific approaches that could be included in this intervention and describe how you would implement them.For each approach,provide one piece of evidence from the textbook that supports its role in reducing stress.

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Quiz 15: Application Module 1 : Social Psychology and Health