The Area of Psychological Research That Is MOST Relevant to the Causation

question 170

Multiple Choice

The area of psychological research that is MOST relevant to the causation, prevention, and treatment of illness is ​

• A)health psychology.
• B)physiological psychology.
• C)social psychology.
• D)psychiatry.

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to fragile bones and an increased risk of fractures.

Weight-Bearing Exercise

Physical activity that requires one to support their own weight or lift weights, strengthening bones and muscles.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.

Hip Replacement Surgery

A surgical procedure in which a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial implant to relieve pain and improve mobility.