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Lesson 4 of 4 · Edexcel paper 2: Applications of psychology

Option: Health psychology

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Define health, illness and health-related behaviour, and explain the assumptions of the approaches and models to health specified by Pearson Edexcel.
Explain psychological factors that influence the onset, experience or management of illness, including cognition, emotion, behaviour and social context where required by the specification.
Describe and evaluate theories or models used to predict and explain health behaviour, using the correct constructs and terminology.

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Describe and evaluate the role of communication, patient-practitioner interaction andor stress, pain or lifestyle factors where these are included in the specification.

Apply health psychology theories, evidence and interventions to realistic health scenarios, public-health campaigns and healthcare decisions, and interpret findings appropriately.

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