Dr. Gerschivin is a psychologist that teaches people how to relieve pain,
cope with chronic illnesses, and to perform self-screenings to prevent diseases, such as cancer. Dr. Gerschivin is working in the field of
a. medical psychology.
b. behavioral medicine.
c. homeopathic psychology.
d. developmental medicine.
ANSWER: b
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