IB Psychology/Options/Health psychology

Health psychology looks at the relationships between health and behaviour. It is concerned with how different factors (such as lifestyle, habits, and social context) can influence health and illness. Health Psychology General Framework GF1: To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence health-related behaviour? GF2: Evaluate psychological research (that is, theories and/or studies) relevant to health psychology. Stress S1: Describe stressors. S2: Discuss physiological, psychological and social aspects of stress. S3: Evaluate strategies for coping with stress. Substance Abuse, Addictive Behaviour and Obesity SAABO1: Explain factors related to the development of substance abuse or addictive behaviour. SAABO2: Examine prevention strategies and treatments for substance abuse and addictive behaviour. SAABO3: Discuss factors related to overeating and the development of obesity. SAABO4: Discuss prevention strategies and treatments for overeating and obesity. Health Promotion HP1: Examine models and theories of health promotion. HP2: Discuss the effectiveness of health promotion strategies.