Health Psychology
Author:   Anthony Curtis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415192729


Pages:   206
Publication Date:   16 December 1999
Format:   Hardback
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This simple and concise introduction to the psychology of health is the perfect text for students new to the area. Topics covered include health policy and epidemiology, genetic factors in disease, the experience of illness as a patient, beliefs and attitudes, stress, pain and healthy lifestyles.

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Author:   Anthony Curtis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9780415192729


ISBN 10:   0415192722
Pages:   206
Publication Date:   16 December 1999
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

What is Health Psychology? Social Epidemiology and Health Policy. Genetic Mechanisms of Disease. Psychological Aspects of Illness. Health Cognitions and Health Emotions. Stress: Theories, Mechanisms and Methods. Management and Control of Stress. Pain and Pain Management. Helping Behaviour Lifestyles and Health.

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""This is a very easily read book which assumes no prior knowledge. As such it will be very useful as an introductory text in a variety of heath related undergraduate programmes."" - C.M. Duffield, University of Technology, Sydney, Accident and Emergency Nursing


This is a very easily read book which assumes no prior knowledge. As such it will be very useful as an introductory text in a variety of heath related undergraduate programmes. - C.M. Duffield, University of Technology, Sydney, Accident and Emergency Nursing


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