​The Work of Health Psychologists Is Similar to That of Other

question 116

Multiple Choice

​The work of health psychologists is similar to that of other psychologists because it includes

• A) ​counseling people regarding their personal problems.
• B) ​conducting research on personality and health habits.
• C) ​doing assessment, research, and providing services.
• D) ​delivering their services within health care settings.

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Definitions:

Meta-Cognitions

The ability to think about one's own thinking processes and be aware of and control them.

Communication Accommodation

The adjustment of one's communication style to match or diverge from the other person's style in an interaction to facilitate understanding or social approval.

Appropriation

involves the adoption of elements from one culture by another, often without permission or acknowledgment of the original source.

Self-Centering

The practice or tendency to focus on oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others.