A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 258 - 259 of 299
Question 258
Explanation
Psychosocial treatment of Physical disorders are as follows:
- A variety of psychosocial treatments have been developed with the goal of either treating or preventing physical disorders. Among these are biofeedback and relaxation response
Comprehensive stress- and pain-reduction programs include not only relaxation and related techniques but also new methods to encourage effective coping, including stress management, realistic appraisals and improved attitudes through cognitive therapy
Comprehensive programs are generally more effective than individual components delivered singly
Other interventions aim to modify such behaviors as unsafe sexual practices, smoking and unhealthy dietary habits
Such efforts have been made in a variety of areas including injury control, AIDS prevention, smoking cessation campaigns and programs to reduce risk factors for diseases such as CHD
Question 259
Explanation
- Meissner corpuscle- A specialized structure in the skin regarded as a sense organ for touch
Pacinian corpuscle- A small capsule serving as a receptor for deep pressure