The interdisciplinary field that studies the effects of psychological factors on the immune system is known as

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The interdisciplinary field that studies the effects of psychological factors on the immune system is known as psychoneuroimmunology. This field combines psychology, neuroscience, and immunology to explore the ways in which stress, emotions, and other psychological factors impact immune functioning. Choice B (biopsychology) is a related field but focuses more broadly on how biology and psychology interact. Neuroanatomy (choice C) is a specialized area within neuroscience that focuses on the structure of the nervous system. Biosociopsychology (choice D) is not a commonly used term in the field, and is unclear in its definition.

The Interdisciplinary Field That Studies the Effects of Psychological Factors