As a first part to this question, describe what social and psychological factors influence you to recognize and interpret your symptoms.
When do you personally decide to seek medical attention?
What role does illness representation and illness schema play in your decision to seek medical attention?
What role have these factors played during the Covid-19 pandemic? Do you feel Covid-19 has changed any of these? Why or why not?
Once you’ve reflected and written about these, make sure to view the video Know Your Numbers (Links to an external site.) by using the off-campus access on the library homepage. (Instructions on how to view the videos) and also include the following:
Based on the Know your Numbers video and materials presented for Chapter 8, when should you seek medical attention?
What is the nature and consequence of delaying behavior when it comes to seeking treatment for a health issue?
book: Health Psychology 11th Edition
