Psychology and Physical Therapy

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What is the relationship between fields of psychology and physical therapy?

  • Physical therapy can replace psychology in addressing mental health issues
  • Psychology has no relevance to physical therapy
  • Psychology can be integrated into physical therapy to address mental aspects of rehabilitation (correct)
  • Physical therapy can only focus on physical aspects without considering psychology

How can psychology contribute to physical therapy?

  • By helping patients cope with the emotional challenges of physical rehabilitation (correct)
  • By focusing solely on diagnosing mental disorders
  • By ignoring the mental and emotional aspects of rehabilitation
  • By replacing the need for physical exercises in therapy

Why is it important to consider psychology in physical therapy?

  • Because mental well-being can impact physical recovery (correct)
  • Because psychology has no impact on physical health
  • Because physical therapy is solely about exercise routines
  • Because physical health has no connection to mental well-being

Which psychological concept is relevant to physical therapy for managing chronic pain?

<p>Cognitive behavioral therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological principle is applied in rehabilitation programs to help individuals recover from physical injuries?

<p>Operant conditioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of sports psychology in relation to physical therapy?

<p>Enhancing athletic performance and motivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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