The Study of the Illness-Causing and Healing Effects of the Mind

question 40

Multiple Choice

The study of the illness-causing and healing effects of the mind on the body is known as

• A)psychosomatology.
• B)psychogenicology.
• C)somatogenicology.
• D)psychoneuroimmunology.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the frequency of that behavior in the future.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing a sharp and often painful reaction.

Spanking

A form of physical punishment involving striking the buttocks of another person to cause temporary pain, often used as a disciplinary measure.

Law Of Effect

A psychological rule that suggests actions leading to rewarding outcomes are more likely to recur, whereas actions that result in negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.