1. Explain how changing patterns of illness have contributed to the rise of health psychology.

2. How effective are educational appeals in changing attitudes toward health behaviors?

3. Explain the problem of relapse in the treatment of alcohol abuse. Which intervention strategies address this problem most effectively?

4. List the reasons why the health care practitioner can be an effective agent of behavior change. Do not use bullet points for your answers. Make sure you provide practical examples of your reasons.

5. Discuss the role of genetic counseling. How can health psychologists use it effectively?