Stress and Illness Stress and unhealthy behaviors can put us at serious risk. 10 leading causes of death in US: cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, unprotected sex, ignoring doctors? orders, insufficient exercise, illicit drugs, and poor nutrition. Modify these behavioral sources of illness and we might lessen suffering, increase life expectancy, and enhance quality of life. Health psychology provides psychology?s contribution on behavioral medicine. Module 39: Stress and Illness Karl: sees snake while away from campsite; flight or fight? Karl runs to campsite, with his adrenaline flowing, and heart pounding. Karen: late to work because of construction, notices her tense muscles, clenched teeth, and churning stomach.
AP Psychology Myers 7th Edition Stress and Health Module
Stress and Illness Stress and unhealthy behaviors can put us at serious risk. 10 leading causes of death in US: cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, unprotected sex, ignoring doctors? orders, insufficient exercise, illicit drugs, and poor nutrition. Modify these behavioral sources of illness and we might lessen suffering, increase life expectancy, and enhance quality of life. Health psychology provides psychology?s contribution on behavioral medicine. Module 39: Stress and Illness Karl: sees snake while away from campsite; flight or fight? Karl runs to campsite, with his adrenaline flowing, and heart pounding. Karen: late to work because of construction, notices her tense muscles, clenched teeth, and churning stomach.
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