Positive life events can be stressful, but they are typically not as harmful as negative life events.

Problem-focused coping mechanisms are aimed at changing or managing the stressful situation.

Emotion-focused coping mechanisms are aimed at managing the emotional distress caused by stress.

Smoking is a harmful behavior that can lead to a variety of health problems.

Genetics can influence health, but it is not a psychosocial factor.

Health psychology aims to understand the role of psychology in health and illness, promote health and well-being, and prevent disease.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease, but it is not as common as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.

Depression, anxiety, and PTSD can all affect physical health.

Genetics can influence the risk of chronic disease, but it is not a common risk factor.

Lack of insurance, transportation difficulties, and cultural beliefs can all be barriers to accessing healthcare.

Medication is not a common intervention used in health psychology.

Health psychology interventions can lead to improved health behaviors, reduced stress, and improved mental health.

The effectiveness of different health interventions is not a common area of research in health psychology.

Confidentiality, informed consent, and dual relationships are all common ethical issues in health psychology.

Lack of funding, stigma associated with mental health, and difficulty translating research into practice are all common challenges faced by health psychologists.