Health psychology, a subfield of behavioral medicine, focuses on all of the following EXCEPT

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Health psychology primarily focuses on how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness. It involves the promotion and maintenance of health (A), influences on health policy formation (B), and improvements in healthcare systems (C). The term "psychosomatic effects on health" refers to how psychological factors influence physical health, which is a central concern of health psychology, making D the incorrect choice as it is actually a focus of health psychology, not an exception.

Health Psychology, a Subfield of Behavioral Medicine, Focuses on All