Hlthpysc 122

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Lecture 1/2 - intro
Define the WHO and Te Whare Tapa Wha models of health Describe the key components of our guiding model: biopsychosocial lifespan model and how that can be applied to a health scenario List the main determinants of health and leading causes of death
5  cards
Lecture 3 - BHD
dentify and explain the steps of the scientific method Describe the key features, advantages, and disadvantages of the main research designs: experimental, correlational/descriptive, longitudinal and cross-sectional Explain the common flaws of research and how they can be minimised Identify a Maori ethical framework (Te Ara Tika) and its four key principles:
26  cards
Lecture 4 - biology behaviour drugs and development
Describe the functions of the Limbic system Describe the neurotransmitters and hormones associated with depression Describe the effect of neglect and “toxic” stress on brain development and the role of the HPA axis Describe what key neurotransmitters do in relation to mental health and substance abuse
15  cards
Tutorial 2 - Neutrotransmitters
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Lecture 5 - sleep
Explain the neural and physiological processes that occur during sleep, and how they contribute to overall health and well-being. Describe how sleep needs and patterns change across the lifespan Identify and describe common sleep disorders Compare different approaches for improving sleep, such lifestyle changes, medications, or other strategies, and understand the potential benefits and risks of each.
16  cards
Lecture 6 - sensation
Define sensation and describe key principles Identify the stimuli for each of our senses Describe the early sensory capabilities of an infant Describe the decline in sensory capabilities through aging Explain the effects of sensory decline on functioning and quality of life
21  cards
Lecture 7 - perception
Define perception and describe key processes: Organisation, identification, top-down, bottom-up Identify the Gestalt principles of form perception Explain the influence of monocular and binocular cues on depth perception Identify three aspects of perceptual constancy Describe the role of attention in perception Describe influences on symptom perception
23  cards
Lecture 8 - classical and operant conditioning
Define learning in the context of behavioural psychology Describe classical conditioning and the process by which it is established/eliminated Describe operant conditioning, the process by which it is established/eliminated, and types of reinforcement schedules Understand and explain the relevance of classical and operant conditioning in the healthcare context
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