The interactions between mind, body, and society on health are as varied as complex! Thus, these Chapter Reflections are your opportunity to voice your thoughts and engage with health psychology, in your own way. For this assignment, answer one question from those listed below by telling me a personal story in a small paragraph (at least 8-10 sentences!). Due to the subjective nature of these questions, there may not necessarily be wrong answers, but quality counts! So, be real, and genuine, and tell me about how these concepts play out in real life! PRO TIP: simple conceptual definitions will not be accepted! Use your story to explain the idea.
Q1: A researcher theorizes that depression causes diabetes. She conducts a correlational study, and finds a positive correlation between depression and the development of problems with diabetes. Describe in your own words what this could mean. Can you assume from this that depression causes diabetes? Why or why not? What are alternative explanations?
