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SA: in Addition to Applying Psychological Principles to Physical Health

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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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Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary electrical impulses in neurons that are fundamental for transmitting signals across the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another, influencing mental function and behavior.

Neuroscience Approach

A method of studying the nervous system to understand the biological bases of behavior, cognition, and emotion.

Apraxia

A motor disorder caused by damage to the brain, characterized by difficulty in executing purposeful movements despite having the desire and physical ability to perform them.

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