_____ is an interdisciplinary field that studies the interconnections among psychological processes, nervous and endocrine system functions, and the immune system.

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Psychoneuroimmunology is the interdisciplinary field that studies the connection between mental states and physical health. It investigates the relationship between the psychological, neurological, and immunological systems of the body. Choice A, biopsychosocial psychology, is also related to health, but it focuses more on the interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness. Behavioral medicine (B) is concerned with the application of behavioral and psychological principles to the prevention and treatment of medical conditions. Health psychology (D) is an applied field that applies psychological principles to understand and promote health-enhancing behaviors. While all four options are related to health, psychoneuroimmunology specifically focuses on the interconnectedness of mental and physical processes.

_____ Is an Interdisciplinary Field That Studies the Interconnections Among