Exam 13: The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

Lowe's et al.'s (2005) research is important to the field of health psychology because it suggests that _____ factors are critical to explaining health care-seeking behaviors of individuals.

Health psychologists use their knowledge of motivational behaviors to increase the effectiveness of advertising campaigns designed to improve health outcomes.

_____ is the percentage of body fat to height.

The common factor in community-based health intervention programs is a partnership between the community and the _____ in designing, conducting, and evaluating the program's effectiveness.

_____ in water helps to prevent dental problems.

_____ is a hormone that helps release glucose for the body's cells.

A(n) _____ team of health professionals includes individuals from varied fields working together to help individuals make and sustain health changes.

_____ refers to the community values, norms, and behaviors that shape attitudes and behaviors.

_____ demonstrated that psychologists could contribute to efforts to improve employees' safe behavior in the workplace.

The U.S.Office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for

DeVoe's (2009) hypothetical scenario of access to education being regulated in the same manner as access to health care illustrates

Some healthy workplace programs address the holistic health of individuals.

Dr.Jack Kevorkian has assisted or enabled more than 45 patients with ending their lives.

Health policies may sometimes appear to jeopardize, rather than enhance, health outcomes.

Health issues of interest to community health advocates include

Health programs are most effective when using a _____ approach to program intervention.

Infrequent weighing leads to

Dr.Kevorkian pioneered

_____ is a method which allows patients to participate in ending their own life without the assistance of others.

Community-based health behavior change must be led by a health psychologist if it is to be effective and enduring.