Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

health psychology

 
The branch of psychology 
that investigates the psychological factors 
related to wellness and illness, including the 
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical 
problems (Module 43).

hemispheres

 
Symmetrical left and right 
halves of the brain that control the side of 
the body opposite to their location (Module 9).

heritability

 
A measure of the degree to which a 
characteristic is related to genetic, inherited fac-
tors (Module 28).

heterosexuality

 
Sexual attraction and behavior 
directed to the other sex (Module 34).

heuristic

 
A thinking strategy that may lead us 
to a solution to a problem or decision, but—
unlike algorithms—may sometimes lead to 
errors (Module 23).

histogram

 
Bar graph (Module 56).

homeostasis

 
The body’s tendency to maintain 
a steady internal state (Module 29).

homosexuals

 
Persons who are sexually 
attracted to members of their own sex 
(Module 34).

hormones

 
Chemicals that circulate through the 
blood and regulate the functioning or growth of 
the body (Module 8).

humanistic approaches to personality

 
Theories that emphasize people’s innate 
goodness and desire to achieve higher levels 
of functioning (Module 41).

humanistic perspective

 
The approach that 
suggests that all individuals naturally strive to 
grow, develop, and be in control of their lives 
and behavior (Module 2).