SA: in Addition to Applying Psychological Principles to Physical Health

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Essay

SA: In addition to applying psychological principles to physical health care, identify some other functions of health psychology that involve interaction with biological and sociological factors. Explain briefly how biological, psychological, and sociological factors contribute to health outcomes, and how this relates to a health psychology goal.

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Definitions:

Psychological Factors

Elements of an individual's psychological makeup, such as attitudes, emotions, or motivations that can influence behavior.

Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.

Type C Personality

Describes a personality type characterized by difficulty in expressing emotions, passivity, and a higher level of compliance, potentially influencing stress and disease susceptibility.

Personality

A combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.