IB Psychology HL : Health psychology
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Example Question #1 : Health Psychology
Regarding a person's risk of heart disease, the American Psychological Association has stated that mental health (e.g. thoughts, attitudes, and emotions) is __________ as important as the physical factors (e.g. exercise, diet, smoking, and drinking) that contribute to the risk of heart disease.
None of these
just
half
not
twice
just
Regarding a person's risk of heart disease, the American Psychological Association has stated that mental health is "just" as important as the physical factors that contribute to the risk of heart disease. The methods that individuals use to cope with stress are directly correlated to how the cardiovascular system responds to a stress inducing situation. Individuals that respond to stress with anger or have a history of depression are at an increased risk of heart disease, which includes heart attack and stroke.
Example Question #4 : Options
Regarding a person's risk of heart disease, the American Psychological Association has stated that mental health (e.g. thoughts, attitudes, and emotions) is __________ as important as the physical factors (e.g. exercise, diet, smoking, and drinking) that contribute to the risk of heart disease.
not
None of these
twice
half
just
just
Regarding a person's risk of heart disease, the American Psychological Association has stated that mental health is "just" as important as the physical factors that contribute to the risk of heart disease. The methods that individuals use to cope with stress are directly correlated to how the cardiovascular system responds to a stress inducing situation. Individuals that respond to stress with anger or have a history of depression are at an increased risk of heart disease, which includes heart attack and stroke.
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