Health psychology / Catherine A. Sanderson.

"The text provides a thorough, research-based review of all the major topics, theories, and issues in health psychology, including health behaviors (e.g., smoking, eating, exercise, alcohol use), managing chronic and terminal disease, and interacting within the health care system."--Jacket...

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Main Author: Sanderson, Catherine Ashley, 1968-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2004]
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction.
  • 2. Research Methods.
  • 3. Theories of Health Behavior.
  • 4. Stress.
  • 5. Personality.
  • 6. Social Support.
  • 7. Smoking and Alcohol Abuse.
  • 8. Obesity and Eating Disorders.
  • 9. The Experience and Management of Pain.
  • 10. Chronic Illness.
  • 11. Terminal Illness and Bereavement.
  • 12. Health Care Interaction: Screening, Utilization, Adherence, and Relapse.
  • 13. Designing Persuasive Interventions.
  • 14. Future Directions for Health Psychology.