According to the textbook, “principles in health psychology can . . . be used to persuade people to seek medical care . . . to detect health problems at an early stage, when there are more treatment options available and these options are less expensive.” Health psychology, therefore, can encourage ______ prevention.

A. primary
B. secondary
C. tertiary
D. behavioral


B. secondary

Psychology

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As part of her job in the human resources department of the company, Janine formally and informally questions job applicants to learn their qualifications and to gain an impression of their personalities. Janine is conducting a(n)

a. impression analysis. b. personal interview. c. job analysis. d. personnel interest evaluation.

Psychology

After release of a neurotransmitter into the synapse, the neurotransmitter is transported by the presynaptic membrane back into the cell to be reused. This process is called _____.

A. degradation. B. reuptake. C. exocytosis. D. release-ready.

Psychology

Which of the following removes debris from the nervous system?

a) interneurons b) oligodendrocytes c) satellite cells d) microglia e) astrocytes

Psychology

In a dimensional approach to classification, a patient’s symptoms would be assessed using a “present versus absent” approach to diagnosis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology