Reference no: EM132421137 , Length: word count:1500
BESC 1071 - Psychology of Health and Wellness - Australian College of Applied Psychology
Academic Essay
Learning Outcomes
a) Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and cultural understandings of health and wellness;
b) Demonstrate a holistic understanding of the biopsychosocial processes related to health and wellness.
Assessment Task
Details and Instructions
This academic essay requires the student to identify biopsychosocial factors by evaluating concepts, contributors and deterrents of health and wellness. Critical reflection of views will need to be explored and supported with relevant literature.
Process:
You are to complete a 1500 word essay that critically reflects on the following statement:
Health and wellness is more than the absence of disease. Therefore being in a state of health and wellness requires more than medical treatment.
Your essay should include:
• discussion of the concepts of health, wellness, illness and disease
• identification of biopsychosocial factors that impact on health and wellness
• an example of biopsychosocial factors contributing to illness
• an example of psychosocial factors being the main contributors to illness
• critical analysis of general responses to health and wellness issues
• an example of a behavioural response and an example of a cognitive response to health and wellness issues
• reference to relevant literature, linking your ideas to theory discussed in the unit
• clearly and logically presented ideas
• a range of literature reviewed, evaluated and correctly referenced