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Health Psychology Expectations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 9. a) Relaxation and its benefits | - change in physiological response to stress for relaxation response - actives the parasympathetic NS |
| 9. b) Mindfulness and its benefits | - paying attention to present experiences - reduces: stress, depression, anxiety, physical symptoms |
| 9. c) Exercise and its benefits | - improves moods, reduces anxiety and depression - reduces physical stress effects (BP, HR) - fewer illnesses and physiological effects |
| 9. d) Ecotherapy and its benefits | - being in nature with nature sounds - decreases stress and anxiety |
| 9. e) Psychotherapy and its benefits | - support for intense, lasting stress - focuses on changing thoughts, interpretations |
| 1. a) explain physical activity guidelines for Americans and what they are for adults | - guidelines based on age and subgroups Aerobic: - moderate: 150-300 mins/week - vigorous: 75-150 mins/week Anaerobic: - 2 days/week |
| 1. b) how are the physical activity guidelines utilized for Healthy People 2030 | For objectives 1. increase those hitting minimum aerobic guidelines 2. increase those hitting high aerobic guidelines 3. Increase those hitting minimum anaerobic/muscle-strengthening guidelines |
| 2. a) energy expenditure in the context of physical activity | - amount of energy body uses during movement and physical activities |
| 2. b) define basal metabolic rate and factors in individuals that influence it (how much energy expenditure) | - energy needed to function during rest - 50-70% of daily energy expenditure - based on: age, gender, height, weight, activity level |
| 2. c) MET and MET values for moderate intensity and vigorous intensity | - metabolic value: measures energy required for an activity - moderate: 3-6 - vigorous: greater than or equal to 6 |
| 3. Ways to measure physical fitness | - cardiorespiratory endurance (aerobic VO2 Max) - muscle strength and endurance - flexibility - body composition |
| 4. a) physical health benefits of physical activity: cardiorespiratory | - higher efficiency of heart and lungs - improves blood flow - reduces resting HR - reduces BP - improves cholesterol levels |
| 4. b) physical health benefits of physical activity: immune | - moves immune cells - certain cells increase - identify intruders - reduces risk for communicable disease |
| 4. c) physical health benefits of physical activity: disease | - prevent or delay: osteoporosis, HBP, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, cancer |
| 4. d) physical health benefits of physical activity: weight control | - helpful for maintaining body weight - complicated relationship with weight loss |
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