What is a question that researchers in health psychology might want answered about the function of three of the biological systems? You may choose from the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, immune or reproductive systems. Explain the role of the three systems that you chose.
For each DQ elaborate within 260-300 words. Use in text citations accordingly. Use scholarly reference(s) along with the one(s) attached as well.
DQ 1) What is a question that researchers in health psychology might want answered about the function of three of the biological systems? You may choose from the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, immune or reproductive systems. Explain the role of the three systems that you chose.
DQ 2) There were several different theories of health behavior described in the textbook. Which of these models appeals to you and why? Use specific examples to support your answer.
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Read Chapters 3 and 6 in Health Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach.
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Read “Why Healthy Behavior is the Hard Choice,” by Gostin, from Milbank Quarterly (2015).
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Read “Using Health Psychology to Help Patients: Promoting Healthy Choices,” by Barley & Lawson, from British Journal of Nursing (2016).
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Read “Needs, Norms and Nudges: The Place of Behaviour Change in Health Promotion,” by Van Den Broucke, from Health Promotion International(2014).
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Read “Planning for, Implementing and Assessing the Impact of Health Promotion and Behaviour Change Interventions: A Way Forward for Health Psychologists,” by Wallace, Brown, & Hilton, from Health Psychology Review (2014).
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https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/17437199.2013.775629
