Question

Consider the following statement: "Health psychology investigates how people grow and change across the life span. Community psychology aims to create healthy social and physical environments." Which of the definitions in this statement is CORRECT?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct one is the definition of community psychology.

Explanation:

Community psychology studies how the environment affects individual and community functioning, that is, how the interdependence and interaction of individuals and groups with social, historical, cultural (and other) contexts influence social health. The purpose of community psychology is to prevent dysfunction while promoting wellness, empowerment and social justice. As we can see, this is the same as saying, "Community psychology aims to create healthy social and physical environments." Therefore, the definition of community psychology is correct.

On the other hand, the definition "Health psychology investigates how people grow and change across the life span" is incorrect. Health psychology is basically the study of how psychological, biological, cultural, and behavioral aspects influence health and illness.