Asked by William Knott on Jun 07, 2024

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A health psychologist would be likely to study a question such as

A) "How does smoking and drinking affect a person's health?"
B) "What are the major types of schizophrenia?"
C) "How accurate is a line-up when attempting to identify a criminal?"
D) "How are brain abnormalities involved in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?"

Health Psychologist

A professional specializing in how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Brain Abnormalities

Any deviation from the normal structure or function of the brain, which can affect cognitive, physical, or emotional health.

  • Recognize the significance of psychological research in grasping health-associated behaviors and conditions.
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Daphne Villarreal arreolaJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A health psychologist focuses on the relationship between behavior and health, including how lifestyle factors such as smoking and drinking can impact health outcomes. The other options relate to different fields of psychology (clinical, forensic, and neuropsychology).