______ Examine the Ways in Which Psychological Processes Influence Physical

question 12

Multiple Choice

______ examine the ways in which psychological processes influence physical well-being and illness.

• A) Forensic psychologists
• B) Health psychologists
• C) Counseling psychologists
• D) Social workers

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Definitions:

Parallel Pathways

Multiple neural or process routes functioning simultaneously to carry out a particular function or achieve an outcome.

Rods and Cones

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye, where rods are responsible for vision at low light levels, and cones are responsible for color vision and detail.

Blind Spot

The area in the visual field that lacks light-detecting photoreceptor cells, where the optic nerve passes through the optic disc of the retina.

Robert Sternberg

An American psychologist known for his theory on the triarchic theory of intelligence, which includes analytical, creative, and practical components.