The Study of How Psychological,neural,and Endocrine Processes Combine to Affect

question 65

Multiple Choice

The study of how psychological,neural,and endocrine processes combine to affect our immune system and health is called

• A) evolutionary psychology.
• B) health psychology.
• C) cognitive psychology.
• D) psychoneuroimmunology.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.

Secondary Gains

Benefits indirectly obtained from being sick, such as attention from others or avoidance of responsibilities.

Antecedent

An event, condition, or phenomenon that occurs before and potentially causes or influences an outcome.

Consequences

The outcomes or effects that naturally follow from particular actions or behaviors.