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Assignment: Psychology and Health Problems Resources: Figure 4.3 on p. 127 of Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment in the New Millennium Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum Review Figure 4.3 Write a 1,050-1,400-word paper Summarize the multi-factorial model and how it relates to the diagnosis of illnesses. Select two health problems discussed in the text (CHD, Menopause, Headaches or Cancer; p. 126-143).Explain what role psychology has played in understanding and managing these health problems. Attach your APA formatted paper to your individual forum. Class, please review the material below for your week four assignment: Please remember to double space your response and include your in-text citations, reference and title page (see my Secrets to Success post for the course citations-I have the citations already created for your use).Your text provides several aspects of the multifactorial model on page 127. You can create a paragraph for each section by explaining the different aspects; such as personality, sociocultural, etc. Class, please avoid listing the items provided under each term (which will result in a deduction). Instead use the material in the body of the text as a guideline to write a paraphrased paragraph regarding the category; such as "Individuals with negative self-talk may also have an increased risk for disease" and elaborate. Class, once you explain the aspects of the multifactorial model, select two health issues from the text; for example, headaches and CHD. You can refer to page 135 for CHD (only a suggestion, you can select other issues from the text). There are only four issues to select from: CHD, Menopause, Cancer and Headaches. After you write about headaches and CHD, explain the importance of psychology for healthier living. This may be your conclusion if done to address the whole paper. If it sounds like new information, follow the paragraph with a conclusion wrapping up all the ideas presented in your paper.Finally, please Do Not use first person (I) or address the reader (you), you want to write in third person (individuals, people, humans, they, etc.~Example Week Four Assignment Outline~Introduction (4-7 sentences addressing multifactorial model as a whole; not outlining what you are discussing). Explain factors which fall under the idea of being controlled (this section may be more than one paragraph) with in-text citationsExplain factors which are not under human’s control (this section may be more than one paragraph) with in-text citationsExplain Headaches (remember to include your in-text citations; Nevid & Rathus, 2005) in one to two paragraphsExplain CHD paraphrasing material from the text and including in-text citations. Discuss the significance of psychology and health (one paragraph with in-text citations)Conclusion (wrapping up your paper; avoid outlining your information; instead discuss the impact of multifactorial model on changing approaches to healthy living) Reference page Class, please review the rubric below; this paper should be submitted as an attachment. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!This assignment is worth 100 points. Please review the following rubric:

Content and Development 70 Points

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. · Students summarizethe multi-factorial model and how it relates to the diagnosis of illnesses. · Students explain what role psychology has played in understanding and managing these health problems. · The paper is 1,050to 1,400 words in length.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. · Students address the following six factors when summarizing the multifactorial model: biological, environmental, behavioral, stressors, personality, and sociocultural.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style 15 Points

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics 15 Points

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendixes, follows APA formatting guidelines.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

Total 100 Points

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