Instructions 

I.Answer all questions completely, providing examples where relevant to provide analysis and personal insight.

II.APA Style 7th Edition

III.Double Space

IV.One page per question or 6 Pages Total 

V.2 References Per Question or 12 References Total 

VI.APA 7th Edition Cover Page and Reference Page

VII.References need to be provided in alphabetical order

 

Questions

 

1. What roles do age and ethnicity play in mortality? Discuss the implications of the acceptance of the biopsychosocial model over the biomedical model.

 

2. Discuss how the preparation and work of health psychologists differ from and are similar to those of other psychologists.

 

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of experimental studies and correlational studies? What might prompt a researcher to choose a correlational design over an experimental design?

 

4. Differentiate illness behavior from sick role behavior and give original examples of each. What personal and social factors influence seeking health care?

 

5. Evaluate the contribution of personal factors to adherence to medical advice. 

 

6. Cultural beliefs and attitudes are related to adherence. Discuss how cultural traditions that are not consistent with Western medicine lead to lower adherence. Discuss how cultural factors and ethnicity may also influence how patients are treated and the effect on adherence.