BPS Core Textbooks Series
Developed in collaboration with the British Psychological Society
Eurocentric
Having a perspective that considers European cultural values, experiences and knowledge as being the norm, overlooking or viewing other cultures and world views less favourably
Triglycerides
A type of fat found in the blood, high levels are linked with heart disease.
LDL cholesterol
Considered as the ‘bad’ type of cholesterol that contributes to atherosclerosis.
HDL cholesterol
Considered as the ‘good’ type of cholesterol that is protective against heart disease.
High demand low control job
Working under higher pressure (psychological or physical), but having little no decision-making ability, which can contribute to stress.
Zero hours contract
A work contract with no guaranteed hours, workers are only paid for the hours that they work, which can lead to financial worries and stress.
Jon control
The amount of autonomy a person has over when and how they work,
C-reactive protein
A marker in the blood that provides an indication of inflammation and can be associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
Metabolic syndrome
A cluster of conditions that include abdominal fat, hypertension and high LDL cholesterol.
Unconscious bias
Discriminatory attitudes, behaviours and or prejudice towards others that the person is unaware of.
Conscious bias
Deliberate discriminatory attitudes, behaviours and or prejudice that towards others.
Pharmacological trials
Research studies used to test the safety or efficacy of medications in humans.
Hepatitis C
A viral infection that causes liver inflammation, which can lead to cancer
Dementia
A group of progressive diseases that affect memory and everyday tasks.
Herpes papilloma virus
A sexually transmitted infection, some types can increase the risk of cervical, head and neck cancers.
Cervical screening
A test to detect cervical cancer at an asymptomatic stage, it involves a cervical smear test.
Breast screening
Involves the use of a special x-ray (mammogram) to detect breast cancer at an asymptomatic stage.
Secondary data
Data that has already been collected by someone else as part of a large dataset that can be used at a later date for research purposes.
Bowel screening
A test to detect bowel cancer at a asymptomatic stage, usually involves collection of a very small sample of poo that is tested for hidden blood.
Capacity
An individual’s; ability to understand, retain and consider information to make an informed decision about healthcare.
Prostate cancer screening
A test used to detect prostate cancer, usually involves a blood test and rectal examination.
Visceral fat
Fat that is stored around the internal organs and is associated with a increased risk of heart disease.
Subcutaneous fat
Fat that is stored just underneath the skin, less harmful than visceral fat.
Abdominal obesity
An excess of fat around the waistline, which is linked with obesity, increased cardiovascular disease and T2DM.
Anti-psychotic medication
Prescribed drugs used to treat symptoms associated with server mental health conditions.
HbA1c
A blood test that provides an average measure of blood glucose over the previous two or three months.