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.

• 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 biopsychoso ...