Help-Seeking Behavior

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What is help-seeking behavior?

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The process of deciding to get professional help for a health-related problem.

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What are the two factors related to help-seeking according to the biomedical model?

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Symptoms and Signs.

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What are symptoms in the context of help-seeking behavior?

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Indicators that something is wrong, such as a headache or back problem.

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What are signs in the context of help-seeking behavior?

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Identifiable indicators by a doctor, such as raised blood pressure or a lump.

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What is the role of the doctor in help-seeking behavior?

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The doctor acts as a detective, requiring the patient to present their problem.

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What are the thresholds that need to be reached in help-seeking?

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1. Is it a symptom? 2. Is it normal or abnormal? 3. Do I need help? 4. Could a doctor help?

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What influences symptom perception?

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Bodily data, mood, cognitions, and social context.

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How does mood affect symptom perception?

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Stress and anxiety can worsen symptoms, while relaxation can improve them.

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What is the impact of cognitions on symptom perception?

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Focusing on a symptom can worsen it, while distraction can alleviate it.

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What is 'medical student’s disease'?

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A phenomenon where medical students develop symptoms of conditions they are studying.