A Central Concept Behind the Field of Health Psychology Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

A central concept behind the field of health psychology is that

• A)psychologists should treat the body before they treat the mind.
• B)certain behaviours and psychological traits can have a detrimental effect on your health.
• C)mental health problems are the result of untreated physical ailments.
• D)psychologists should treat patients in the same way physicians treat physical disease.

Understand the psychological and emotional aspects of dealing with loss and the grieving process.

Apply effective communication techniques with patients and families experiencing loss.

Promote dignity and validate the dying person’s life through appropriate nursing actions.

Understand the impact of loss on family dynamics and support systems.

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