Health psychology

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Health psychology

Shelley E. Taylor

McGraw-Hill Education, c2015

9th ed

  • : International ed.
  • : [hardback]

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-387) and indexes

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Volume

: [hardback] ISBN 9780077861810

Description

Since the first edition was published in 1986, this text has helped thousands of college students learn how to maintain their health and guard against illness. The goal of Health Psychology has always been to make research accessible in a way that integrates theory with practical applications so that people can lead healthier lives. The importance of social relationships, health behaviors, and co-management of health and illness are themes that are woven throughout the text. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect (R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: * SmartBook (R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. * Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. * Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. * The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

Table of Contents

About the AuthorContentsPrefacePART ONE - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGYCHAPTER 1 - What Is Health Psychology?CHAPTER 2 - The Systems of the BodyPART TWO - HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND PRIMARY PREVENTIONCHAPTER 3 - Health BehaviorsCHAPTER 4 - Health-Promoting BehaviorsCHAPTER 5 - Health-Compromising BehaviorsPART THREE - STRESS AND COPINGCHAPTER 6 - StressCHAPTER 7 - Coping, Resilience, and Social SupportPART FOUR - SEEKING AND USING HEALTH CARE SERVICESCHAPTER 8 - Using Health ServicesCHAPTER 9 - Patients, Providers, and TreatmentsCHAPTER 10 - The Management of Pain and DiscomfortPART FIVE - MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC AND TERMINAL ILLNESSCHAPTER 11 - Management of Chronic IllnessCHAPTER 12 - Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal IllnessCHAPTER 13 - Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type II DiabetesCHAPTER 14 - Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders PART SIX - TOWARD THE FUTURECHAPTER 15 - Health Psychology: Challenges for the FutureGlossaryReferencesCreditsName IndexSubject Index
Volume

: International ed. ISBN 9781259254284

Description

Since the first edition was published in 1986, this textbook has helped thousands of college students learn how to maintain their health and guard against illness. The goal of the book has always been to make research accessible in a way that integrates theory with practical applications so that people can lead healthier lives. The importance of social relationships, health behaviors, and co-management of health and illness are themes that are woven throughout the text.

Table of Contents

About the AuthorContentsPrefacePART ONE - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGYCHAPTER 1 - What Is Health Psychology?CHAPTER 2 - The Systems of the BodyPART TWO - HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND PRIMARY PREVENTIONCHAPTER 3 - Health BehaviorsCHAPTER 4 - Health-Promoting BehaviorsCHAPTER 5 - Health-Compromising BehaviorsPART THREE - STRESS AND COPINGCHAPTER 6 - StressCHAPTER 7 - Coping, Resilience, and Social SupportPART FOUR - SEEKING AND USING HEALTH CARE SERVICESCHAPTER 8 - Using Health ServicesCHAPTER 9 - Patients, Providers, and TreatmentsCHAPTER 10 - The Management of Pain and DiscomfortPART FIVE - MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC AND TERMINAL ILLNESSCHAPTER 11 - Management of Chronic IllnessCHAPTER 12 - Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal IllnessCHAPTER 13 - Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type II DiabetesCHAPTER 14 - Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders PART SIX - TOWARD THE FUTURECHAPTER 15 - Health Psychology: Challenges for the FutureGlossaryReferencesCreditsName IndexSubject Index

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