List Five Areas of Application Within Health Psychology

question 14

Essay

List five areas of application within health psychology.

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Definitions:

Perfectionist Standards

Extremely high or unrealistic expectations for oneself or others, often leading to stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals in the U.S. and other countries as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Homosexuality

A sexual orientation characterized by an attraction to members of the same sex.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

A childhood condition marked by severe and recurrent temper outbursts that are disproportionate to the situation and an irritable or angry mood most of the time.