Health Psychology
Author:   Catherine A. Sanderson (Amherst College)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:  

9780471150749


Pages:   720
Publication Date:   08 July 2025
Replaced By:   9780470129159
Format:   Hardback
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Examines how psychological states influence physical health in a variety of ways including how psychological factors influence engaging in health-promoting behaviors, developing illness and managing illness. This book is organized around fundamental psychological theories and issues. A strong emphasis on research, including an entire chapter devoted solely to research methods. Strongly and clearly grounded in current theories and research in psychology. Inclusion of the most current research and theory in health psychology.

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Author:   Catherine A. Sanderson (Amherst College)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 19.80cm , Height: 4.50cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   1.338kg
ISBN:  

9780471150749


ISBN 10:   0471150746
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   08 July 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9780470129159
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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.

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