What is the name of the new field of study that reflects the shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological/behavioral factors as causes of illness and death?

A. Behavioral medicine
B. Abnormal psychology
C. Medical psychology
D. Physical medicine

Answer: A

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a) brain shrinkage. b) nutritional deficiency. c) enlarged liver. d) stroke.

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