S03E05 AP Psych: Mental & Physical Health - Biopsychosocial Model & Stress
Episode notes
Dive into Unit 5 of AP Psychology with this episode on Mental and Physical Health, exploring how your mind and body are deeply interconnected. We break down the biopsychosocial model, stress responses like GAS, and practical ways to promote wellness for your exam and life. Perfect for acing those high-yield topics on health psychology.
Key Topics Covered:- Health psychology and the biopsychosocial model vs. biomedical model
- General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion (ARE mnemonic)
- Stress physiology: Sympathetic nervous system, HPA axis, and cortisol effects
- Tend-and-befriend response by Shelley Taylor
- Health-promoting behaviors, self-efficacy, and perceived control
Master the three-legged stool analogy for the biopsychosocial model, identify GAS stages in exam scenarios, and understand how chronic stress leads to illness via cortisol. You'll also grasp why psychological factors like self-efficacy drive better health outcomes, with AP exam tips to avoid common pitfalls like confusing biomedical and biopsychosocial approaches.
Whether prepping for the AP Psych exam or managing your own stress, this episode equips you with science-backed insights to optimize mental and physical health.
AP Psychology, health psychology, biopsychosocial model, General Adaptation Syndrome, GAS stages, stress response, HPA axis, cortisol, tend-and-befriend, self-efficacy, perceived control, Unit 5 review, AP exam prep
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