A Subfield Within Psychology That Explores How People Stay Physically

question 20

Multiple Choice

A subfield within psychology that explores how people stay physically well, why they get ill, and how they respond when sickness occurs is called ________ psychology.

• A)clinical
• B)health
• C)immunological
• D)counseling

Recognize the applications of classical conditioning in real-world scenarios, such as advertising, phobias, and drug tolerance.

Describe the phenomenon of evaluative conditioning within the context of consumer behavior.

Explain the impact of context and environment on the effectiveness of classical conditioning, including the concepts of renewal effect and drug overdose risk.

Understand the difference between operant conditioning and classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Smoking-Cessation Program

Structured plans or interventions aimed at assisting individuals in quitting the habit of smoking tobacco.

Operant Principles

Operant Principles refer to concepts in behavioral psychology where behaviors are shaped or modified based on the consequences they produce, such as reinforcement or punishment.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and/or create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety.