Health Psychology introduces you to how the mind and body interact in illness and wellbeing — from the nature and models of health to the psychological aspects of medical conditions, stress and coping, and practices that enhance physical and mental health.
Each unit contains curated notes, summaries, important questions and more.
Nature, concept and scope of health psychology, components of health — social, emotional, cognitive and physical, the relation between health and psychology, and the indigenous perspective of health.
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Biological, psychological, social and cultural models of health, and the Health Belief Model.
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Psychological aspects of cardiovascular disease, diabetic and gastrointestinal illness, cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nature and types of stress, causes and consequences of stress, and coping skills and social support.
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Physical exercise and yoga, safety measures and nutrition, psychological resilience, hope and optimism, and positive self and meditation.
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“A healthy mind
builds a
healthy body.”
A complete study resource built around the DAVV BA exam pattern.
These Health Psychology notes for BA DAVV follow the official syllabus of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, unit by unit. From the nature and scope of health psychology in Unit 1 to health enhancing practices in Unit 5, every concept is explained in simple language so you can understand the ideas, not just memorize definitions.
Build a strong foundation with our Unit 1 notes on the nature, concept and scope of health psychology, the social, emotional, cognitive and physical components of health, the relation between health and psychology, and the indigenous perspective of health.
Understand the biological, psychological, social and cultural models of health, and learn how the Health Belief Model explains why people do or don't follow health-protective behaviors.
Study the psychological side of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal illness, cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, and the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in our Unit 3 notes.
Learn the nature and types of stress, its causes and consequences on health, and the coping skills and social support that help people manage stress effectively.
Explore physical exercise and yoga, safety measures and nutrition, psychological resilience, hope and optimism, and the role of positive self and meditation in maintaining good health.
Every unit includes Health Psychology important questions commonly asked in DAVV BA exams, so you can revise efficiently in the final days before your exam without missing high-weightage topics.
Quick answers about Health Psychology notes for BA DAVV students.
The DAVV BA Health Psychology syllabus is divided into 5 units (60 lectures in total, 12 per unit): Health Psychology — Nature, Concept and Scope, Models of Health, Psychological Aspects of Medical Illness, Stress and Health, and Health Enhancing Practices.
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There are 5 units in DAVV BA Health Psychology, each with 12 lectures, for a total of 60 lectures.
Unit 3 covers the psychological aspects of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal illness, cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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