Knowledge derived from the behavioral sciences applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems is called

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Behavioral medicine is the interdisciplinary field concerned with the application of behavioral science knowledge to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems. It incorporates knowledge from psychology, sociology, and anthropology to better understand the impact of behavior on health and illness. Health psychology (A) specifically focuses on the psychological factors that contribute to health and illness. Psychophysiological disorders (C) refer to physical conditions that are influenced by psychological factors, such as headaches or high blood pressure. Psychosomatic medicine (D) is an older term that has been largely replaced by behavioral medicine and refers to the connection between the mind and the body in illness.

Knowledge Derived from the Behavioral Sciences Applied to the Prevention