What New Field of Study Reflects the Shift in Focus

question 12

Multiple Choice

What new field of study reflects the shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological/behavioural factors as causes of illness and death?

• A)behavioural medicine
• B)medical psychology
• C)epidemiology
• D)community psychology

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a party to produce a greater quantity of a good, product, or service than competitors, using the same amount of resources.

Banana Production

The cultivation, harvesting, and processing of bananas, typically for consumption as food or for use in various products.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or firm to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than other producers.

Absolute Advantage

The capacity of a person, corporation, or nation to manufacture a product or provide a service at a lower unit cost than rival entities.