The Field Within Psychology Devoted to Understanding All Psychological Influences

question 48

Multiple Choice

The field within psychology devoted to understanding all psychological influences on health and illness across the life span is called

• A) psychosomatic medicine.
• B) health psychology.
• C) medical psychology.
• D) epidemiology.

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective, essentially putting oneself in another's shoes.

Behavior-Therapy Technique

Therapeutic methods used to change undesirable behaviors and encourage desired ones through conditioning and other learning principles.

Feared Objects

Objects that evoke an intense fear response from individuals due to phobias or traumatic experiences.

Evidence-Based Practices

Approaches to problem-solving that integrate the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values.