Health Psychology

Health Psychology

Biopsychosocial Interactions

Sarafino, Edward P.

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

09/2001

640

Dura

Inglês

9780471359401

0471359408

1134

Presents research and controversies in health psychology, using the biopsychosocial model. Drawing on such disciplines like psychology, sociology, anthropology, and biology, this book describes how psychology and health are interconnected. It emphasizes health and prevention, while integrating gender, ethnic and age differences and similarities.
* An Overview of Psychology and Health * The Body's Physical Systems * Stress--Its Meaning Impact, and Sources * Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness * Coping with and Reducing Stress * Health--Related Behavior and Health Promotion * Reducing Substance Use and Abuse * Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise, and Safety * Using Health Services * In the Hospital: The Setting, Procedures, and Effects on Patients * The Nature and Symptoms of Pain * Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain * Serious and Disabling Chronic Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping * Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and AIDS: Causes, Management, and Coping * What's Ahead for Health Psychology?
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