Praxis II Psychology

Category - Psychology

The interaction amongst psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system is referred to as _____________.
  1. psychoneuroimmunology
  2. biological psychology
  3. immunology
  4. neuroimmunology
Explanation
Answer: A - The interaction amongst psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system is referred to as psychoneuroimmunology.
Key Takeaway: Psychoneuroimmunology (or PNI) is a field of study that examines how psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system interact. Many disorders have a significant psychological component such as autoimmune diseases and heart disease. For example, type A personalities often develop heart disease while psychological distress is known to make conditions such as Lupus worse.
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