Which of the following statements best expresses the position of most health psychologists with regard to the mind-body issue?

A. The mind and the body are separate entities.
B. The mind and the body are one and the same.
C. The mind can have a positive or negative impact on one's health.
D. Health psychologists are concerned only with the body.


Answer: C

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