Module 35 Psychological Aspects of Illness Chapter 110 Essentials of Understanding Psychology- Sixth Edition PSY110 Psychology © Richard Goldman June 7, 2006

Coronary Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death Type A – Aggressive & Competitive  2X higher death rate for men  Increase in release of epinephrine & norepinephrine  Increase in heart rate & blood pressure Type B – Cooperative Type D – Distressed, Anxious, & Insecure  Also have high death rate

Psychological Aspects of Cancer Second Leading Cause of Death Fighting spirit helps (?) Happy people are less likely to get cancer (?)

Smoking 48 million smokers in the U.S. 25% of H.S. grads smoke 3 million deaths/yr (worldwide) 75% of smoker report that they would like to quit 50% greater risk for Blacks to get lung cancer Nicotine – physiological & psychological addictive

Quitting Smoking As difficult as cocaine or heroin 15% success rate  5% for people going it alone  60% with nicotine therapy & counseling Nicotine therapy  Gum  Patch  Nasal spray  Inhaler  bupropion ( Zyban / Wellbutrin) (increases dopamine) Zyban