Overview

The second edition of Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions continues to draw on the research and theoretical perspectives of many disciplines to illustrate the interrelationship of psychology and health. Using the biopsychosocial model for understanding the whole person in health and illness, the text explores current Australasian and international research conducted by health psychologists, public health researchers and those working in related fields. This edition retains the structure, broad scope, pedagogical features and clear, accessible style of Sarafino's landmark work, while applying Australasian health-related statistics and documenting a wide range of Australasian health promotion programs. Highlight on issues Applied, high-interest topics, such as clinical assessments of healthy exercise, the psychological and physiological effects of drugs, and placebos and pain relief, are examined. Focus on research Special attention is given to research methods in health psychology, including biofeedback, approaches to reducing cholesterol intake, and investigations into stress and immune response. Assess Yourself These features give students an opportunity to examine their own health-related knowledge, beliefs and characteristics in areas such as alcohol abuse, AIDS prevention, weight control patterns, medical terminology and ethical issues. Divided into seven parts, the text is organised so that the main focus progresses across chapters from primary prevention (parts 1 to 3), through secondary prevention (parts 4 and 5), to tertiary prevention and care (part 6). A Chapter contents list and prologue begin each chapter outlining the major topics in the order in which they are covered and introduces the chapter with a vignette that is relevant to the material ahead. Each chapter concludes with a summary and a list of key terms used throughout the chapter.

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Author:   Marie Louise Caltabiano ,  Donn Byrne ,  Edward P. Sarafino (Trenton State College)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Edition:   2nd Australasian Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 1.90cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 2.60cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9780470813454

ISBN 10:   0470813458
Pages:   784
Publication Date:   08 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: An introduction: basic issues and processes  Chapter 1 An overview of psychology and health Chapter 2 The body's physical systems   Part 2: Stress, illness and coping Chapter 3 Stress - its meaning, impact and sources Chapter 4 Stress, biopsychosocial factors and illness Chapter 5 Coping with and reducing stress   Part 3: Lifestyles to enhance health and prevent illness Chapter 6 Health-related behaviour and health promotion Chapter 7 Reducing substance use and abuse Chapter 8 Improving nutrition, weight control and diet, physical activity and safety   Part 4: Becoming ill and getting medical treatment Chapter 9 Using health services Chapter 10 In the hospital: the setting, procedures and effects on patients   Part 5: Physical symptoms: pain and discomfort Chapter 11 The nature and symptoms of pain Chapter 12 Managing and controlling clinical pain   Part 6: Chronic and life-threatening health problems Chapter 13 Serious and disabling chronic illnesses: causes, management and coping Chapter 14 Heart disease, stroke, cancer and AIDS: causes, management and coping   Part 7: Looking to the future Chapter 15 What's ahead for health psychology?  

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