The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, AP* Edition (King), 3rd Edition

Chapter 17: Health Psychology

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1.

Lenora is interested in studying disease and health in large populations. She would ultimately like to work in government to help develop policies on dealing with these issues.Lenora is most clearly interested in the field.
2.

is an interdisciplinary field that integrates behavioral and biomedical knowledge to promote health and reduce stress.
3.

A person who has chosen, on his/her own, to quit smoking is said to have .
4.

is the field of study that explores the ways in which psychological processes, the immune system, and the nervous system interact.
5.

The abbreviation BMI stands for .
6.

is the state in which people are no longer consciously maintaining a health behavior; rather the health behavior has become a part of their lifestyle.
7.

A person with a sense of commitment and control and who perceives problems as challenges is labeled as having .
8.

Practices such as exercise, brushing your teacher, and engaging in safe sex are examples of .
9.

Martha has come up with specific strategies to deal with the challenges of quitting smoking. These strategies are called .
10.

Most young adults drink to satisfy their motives.
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