Question

which of the following best defines health psychology?
it is the study of action in the workplace.
it is the study of affective and cognitive changes across the lifespan.
it is the influence of shared norms on behavior.
it is the study of how biology and the social situation influence health and illness.

Explanation:

• The first option describes industrial/organizational psychology (workplace behavior).
• The second option refers to developmental psychology (lifespan cognitive/affective changes).
• The third option relates to social psychology (norms and behavior).
• Health psychology focuses on how biological, psychological, and social factors impact health and illness, matching the fourth option.

Answer:

D. It is the study of how biology and the social situation influence health and illness. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - D in order, with the fourth option being D. If original labels differ, adjust the identifier but keep the text.)