BEHAVIORAL PATHOGEN

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N., Pam M.S.
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n. a behavior pattern or type of lifestyle which is detrimental to the health. This lifestyle is associated with a higher risk of physical illness, disability, and dysfunction. Thus, patients are advised against a poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, unprotected sexual activity, and substance abuse. Compare behavioral immunogen.

BEHAVIORAL PATHOGEN: "No two ways about it but to say that a behavioral pathogen inevitably reduces a person's life expectancy."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. BEHAVIORAL IMMUNOGEN
  2. CARDIAC PSYCHOLOGY
  3. BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR
  4. SUBSTANCE ABUSE
  5. SEXUAL LIFESTYLE
  6. ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH AD
  7. SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS
  8. BEHAVIORAL IMMUNOGEN
  9. CANNABIS DEPENDENCE
  10. BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "BEHAVIORAL PATHOGEN," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/behavioral-pathogen/ (accessed May 8, 2021).
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