Thinking About Psychology The Science of Mind and Behavior 3e Charles T. Blair-Broeker & Randal M. Ernst PowerPoint Presentation Slides by Kent Korek Germantown High School Worth Publishers, © 2012

Applications of Psychological Science Domain

Stress and Health

Module 36 Promoting Wellness

Module 36: Promoting Wellness Healthy Life-Styles Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Martin Seligman (1942- ) American psychologist who Researched helplessness early in his career before turning his interest to optimism; he has been the primary proponent of positive psychology. Former president of the APA

Wellness The common result of a healthy life-style and healthy attitudes.

Healthy Life-Styles: Exercise Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Benefits of Daily Exercise Effective in reducing anxiety and depression Leads to greater self confidence and self discipline Exercise lowers BP while increasing our ability to deal with stress

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Increases mood-boosting chemicals in the nervous system Enhances cognitive abilities Lowers blood pressure Better sleep and emotional benefits

Exercise and Mental Health

Exercise and Mental Health

Healthy Life-Styles: Family and Friends Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Good News Bad News! When asked what has caused emotional strain in the last 24 hrs? Many people said…… When asked what has prompted pleasure in the last 24 hrs, many people said…..

Benefits of Social Support Social support – makes people feel liked and wanted Social support leads to: Less physical problems More pleasure in life Longer life span See notes

If we have messed up families and no trustworthy friends, where can we go? Where can teens go in Fredericton? Activity: Social Support Scale, The Self-Concealment Scale

Healthy Life-Styles: The Faith Factor Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Benefits of Religious Activity Studies suggest those involved in religion tend to live longer Factors of religion contributing to longer life include: Religion promotes healthy lifestyles. Religious involvement offers social support. Many religions promote optimism.

Benefits of Religious Activity

The Faith Factor Explained Copy the chart

The Faith Factor Explained

The Faith Factor Explained

The Faith Factor Explained

The Faith Factor Explained

Positive Experiences and Well-Being Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Positive Psychology A movement in psychology that focuses on the study of optimal human functioning and the factors that allow individuals and communities to thrive.

Well-being Concept that includes life satisfaction, feelings of fulfillment, pleasant emotions, and low level of unpleasant emotions Person judges life as satisfying, fulfilling, and “going well”

Positive Experiences and Well-Being: Flow Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Flow A state of optimal experience that involves a challenge, requires skill, has clear goals and provides feedback. People do the activity for its own sake.

Achievement Flow

Positive Experiences and Well-Being: Happiness Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Characteristics of Happy People

Positive Experiences and Well-Being: Optimism Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Explanatory Style Habits we have for thinking about the good or bad causes of events. Can be optimistic or pessimistic

Optimism The tendency to expect the best Believe bad events are: Temporary Not their fault Will not have broader effects beyond the present circumstances

Hardiness Hardiness is also important to how we handle stress, just like optimism. Presumably, the hardy personality does not become anxious and aroused in the first place, and thus never begins the spiral that leads to illness. Activity: The Hardiness Scale

Pessimism The tendency to expect the worst Tend to blame themselves for bad situations Tend to see the negative as permanent in nature

Overcoming Illness Related Behaviors Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Overcoming Illness Related Behaviors: Smoking Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Peer Pressure and Smoking

Nicotine The behavioral stimulant found in tobacco More addictive than cocaine or heroin

Withdrawal The discomfort and distress that follows discontinuing the use of an addictive drug such as nicotine

10 Guidelines to Quitting Smoking 1. Set a specific date to quit. 2. Inform other people of your plans. 3. Get rid of all cigarettes. 4. Review previous attempts to quit and anticipate challenges. 5. Use a nicotine patch or gum.

10 Guidelines to Quitting Smoking (continued) 6. Be totally abstinent. 7. Avoid alcohol. 8. Quit together with family or friends who also smoke (especially those at home or work). 9. Avoid places where others smoke. 10. Exercise regularly.

Overcoming Illness Related Behaviors: Obesity Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Body Mass Index (BMI) An individual’s weight in kilograms (pounds multiplied by 0.45) divided by their squared height in meters (inches divided by 39.4). American government guidelines encourage a BMI under 25. The World Health Organization and many countries define obesity as a BMI of 30 or higher.

Physiology and Obesity Obesity increases the risk of: diabetes high blood pressure heart disease arthritis sleep disorders and type of cancer.

Overcoming Illness Related Behaviors: Weight Control Module 36: Promoting Wellness

Fat Cells Average adult has 30 billion fat cells The cells enlarge as more calories are taken in. One pound of fat is the energy equivalent to 3500 calories. Dieting reduces the size of the cells but not the number of cells.

Set Point The point at which an individual’s “weight thermostat” is supposedly set; when the body falls below this weight, an increased hunger and a lower metabolic rate may act to restore the lost weight.

Metabolic Rate The body’s resting rate of energy expenditure Rate varies from person to person with genetic influences

Weight and Discrimination

Tips for Losing Weight Reduce exposure to tempting foods cues. Boost your metabolism. Be patient, realistic, and moderate. Permanently change the food you eat. Control your portions. Don’t skip breakfast and lunch. Set attainable goals.

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