Which of the following is not an example of an indirect way that health psychologists help patients
A) Conducting research to discover information about lifestyles that affect health.
B) Providing therapy to a patient to assist in adjustment to a chronic illness.
C) Holding a training workshop for medical professionals regarding psychosocial characteristics of patients.
D) Designing new behaviour change programs that will affect people's health.

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Providing therapy to a patient to assist in adjustment to a chronic illness is a direct way health psychologists help patients, as it involves direct interaction with the patient. Choices A, C, and D involve activities that impact patients indirectly through research, education, and program development.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an Indirect