A Central Concept Behind the Field of Health Psychology Is

question 183

Multiple Choice

A central concept behind the field of health psychology is that

• A) psychologists should treat the body before they treat the mind.
• B) certain behaviors and psychological traits can have an effect on your health.
• C) mental health problems are the result of untreated physical ailments.
• D) psychologists should treat patients in the same way physicians treat physical disease.

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Definitions:

Pavlov's Analysis

Pertains to the research and experiments conducted by Ivan Pavlov, especially his work on classical conditioning, demonstrating how dogs could be conditioned to respond to a stimulus that previously had no effect on them.

Unconditioned Stimulus

An Unconditioned Stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Aquarium Light

An artificial lighting system designed to simulate natural light conditions in an aquarium, promoting the health and growth of aquatic plants and animals.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.