PSY 102 Grand Canyon Research literature in Health Psychology

Research literature in Health Psychology: PSY 102

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Research Project Directions

The purpose of this assignment is to examine the research literature in Health Psychology and how this is applied to chronic health issues.

Choose a chronic health issue individuals experience (e.g. diabetes, fibromyalgia, asthma, addiction) that is often seen by health psychologists. MY CHOICE PARKINSON’S DISEASE.

Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay that addresses the following:

• a) What problems are often experienced by individuals and their families as a result of this illness (e.g. anxiety, depression, stigma, stress, non-adherence)?
• b) How can psychological theory be applied to describe the source of the problem and to treat the issue for the individual?
• i) You may choose the psychological theory/theories you wish to apply (e.g. stress theories, adherence theories, health promotion theories, and social norms theories, as long as they are discussed in the literature).
• c) What issues are discussed in the literature regarding this health issue? What research is currently being examined on the topic?
• d) How can health psychology/health psychologists aid individuals, families, and/or communities in coping with the illness?

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Utilize a minimum of six outside scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles obtained from the GCU library). Certain websites (e.g. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Psychological Association) may be used in addition to the six peer-reviewed journal articles.

Prepare this Research literature in Health Psychology: PSY 102 assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1

Define psychology. How did psychology come into existence? From your readings, what are some of the contributions that psychology has produced for humanity?

PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2

What is the relationship between the brain and behavior? What are some examples that might illustrate this?