Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interaction, 7ed
Description
Sarafino draws from the research and theory of many disciplines in order to show psychologists how psychology and health affect each other. The new edition has been updated to include new research and data. New discussions are included on health care systems. Significant new information is also presented on prevention and intervention, especially for teens' risky behaviors. In addition, international examples are included to broaden the psychologist's view of health issues around the world and highlight what works in the field.
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Table of Contents
Part I An Introduction: Basic Issues and Processes.
· An Overview of Psychology and Health.
· The Body's Physical Systems.
Part II Stress, Illness, and Coping.
· Stress--Its Meaning, Impact and Sources.
· Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors and Illness.
· Coping With and Reducing Stress.
Part III Lifestyles to Enhance Health and Prevent Illness.
· Health-Related Behavior and Health Promotion.
· Substance Use and Abuse.
· Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety.
Part IV Becoming Ill and Getting Medical Treatment.
· Using Health Services.
· In the Hospital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients.
Part V Physical Symptoms: Pain and Discomfort.
· The Nature and Symptoms of Pain.
· Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain.
Part VI Chronic and Life-Threatening Health Problems.
· Serious and Disabling Chronic Illnesses: Causes, Management and Coping.
· Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer and Aids: Causes, Management and Coping.
Part VII Looking to the Future.
· What's Ahead for Health Psychology?