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5.1 Introduction to Health Psychology

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Health psychology applies psychological principles to physical health, focusing on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence physical wellness and illness. This topic introduces stress and its many effects on the body and mind.

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  1. 5.1Introduction to Health PsychologyThis lesson
  2. 5.2Positive PsychologyPreview lesson
  3. 5.3Explaining and Classifying Psychological DisordersPreview lesson
  4. 5.4Selection of Categories of Psychological DisordersPreview lesson
  5. 5.5Treatment of Psychological DisordersPreview lesson

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