To truly understand the interconnections between psychology and health, one must take a look at the whole person. That's why Sarafino's thoroughly updated sixth edition examines the dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, andsocial factors in people's health. The book presents the most current thinking in the field, drawing on recent research and theory from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and biology. INDICE: Part I. An Introduction: Basic Issues and Processes. Chapter 1. AnOverview of Psychology and Health. Chapter 2. The Body's Physical Systems. Part II. 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 III. Lifestyles to Enhance Health andPrevent Illness. Chapter 6. Health-Related Behavior and Health Promotion. Chapter 7. Substance Use and Abuse. Chapter 8. Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise, and Safety. Part IV. Becoming Ill and Getting Medical Treatment. Chapter 9. Using Health Services. Chapter 10. In the Hospital: The Setting, Procedures, and Effects on Patients. Part V. Physical Symptoms: Pain and Discomfort. Chapter 11. The Nature and Symptoms of Pain. Chapter 12. Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain. Part VI. 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 VII. Looking to the Future. Chapter 15. What's Ahead for Health Psychology.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-12916-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 576
- Fecha Publicación: 02/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés