In an effort to increase an individual's overall holistic approach to their own physical health, which of the following might a health psychologist do?

a. Focus on medicinal uses for substances like marijuana
b. Reduce their worry about weight loss and learn to accept their bodies as they are
c. Recommend spending time in isolation in order to fully comprehend one's own psychological experiences
d. Help develop stress-management techniques


Answer: D

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