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environmental control device

an assistive technology device with the capacity to regulate or manipulate aspects of a person’s physical surroundings. Examples include devices that turn on lights, open doors, and operate appliances. Also called electronic aid to daily living; environmental control unit. See also control device; feedback device; switch device; target device.

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Psychology term of the day

February 16th 2025

health psychology

health psychology

the subfield of psychology that focuses on (a) the examination of the relationships between behavioral, cognitive, psychophysiological, and social and environmental factors and the establishment, maintenance, and detriment of health; (b) the integration of psychological and biological research findings in the design of empirically based interventions for the prevention and treatment of illness; and (c) the evaluation of physical and psychological status before, during, and after medical and psychological treatment. Also called health care psychology.