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About Basic and Biobehavioral Research: Research Agenda
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The Basic and Biobehavioral Research Branch supports research in cancer prevention and control supporting research in these areas:
- Basic research in social, cognitive, and psychological processes
- Biological mechanisms of psychosocial processes related to cancer control
- Decision processes involved in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors
- Basic and applied research on health-related numeracy
- Methodology and measurement in behavioral science research
- Development and testing of models and theories of health behaviors
- Psychosocial and behavioral consequences of cancer risk assessment
- Understanding processes and mechanisms underlying risk perception
- Genetic and environmental influences on health behaviors related to cancer control
- Mediators and moderators of adaptation and coping
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