Behavioral, Psychological or Informational Intervention

Disciplines concerned with the study of human and animal behavior, such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology.

Studies of the motivating factors that influence health practices as well as efforts to modify these practices.

A range of values designed to quantify the qualitative responses of an individual to a set of challenges.

The study, prevention, and treatment of medical and psychosomatic disorders and of undesirable behaviors, such as overeating and substance abuse, by the…

Studies that develop and test specific interventions aimed at changing negative health behaviors.

The use of operant conditioning, including rewards and punishments, in helping a person create an atmosphere where he or she does not…