Health Psychology An Introduction to Behavior and Health

by Brannon, Linda; Feist, Patty

• ISBN13: 9780534368500
• ISBN10: 0534368506
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-08-16
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Known for its currency and its effective treatment of research studies (both historical and contemporary), this new edition provides a sound, pragmatic understanding of the behaviors that affect health. The Fourth Edition offers a more streamlined, straightforward presentation that makes the material more accessible to students. The authors explain experimental design and critique studies and their findings by examining how the studies were conducted. Where there is controversy or a finding that creates doubt or uncertainty, Brannon and Feist clarify. In this edition, the authors offer an increased emphasis on psychological interventions, practical self-assessments, unique coverage of violence prevention, and the latest research and statistics on health psychology.

Table of Contents

PART 1 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Introducing Health Psychology	1	(18)
Conducting Health Research	19	(27)
Seeking Health Care	46	(34)
Adhering to Medical Advice	80	(27)
PART 2 STRESS, PAIN, AND COPING
Defining and Measuring Stress	107	(31)
Understanding Stress and Disease	138	(31)
Understanding Pain	169	(33)
Coping with Stress and Pain	202	(31)
PART 3 BEHAVIOR AND CHRONIC DISEASE
Identifying Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease	233	(34)
Identifying Behavioral Factors in Cancer	267	(26)
Living with Chronic Illness	293	(36)
PART 4 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Preventing Injuries	329	(36)
Smoking Tobacco	365	(35)
Using Alcohol and Other Drugs	400	(38)
Eating to Control Weight	438	(36)
Exercising	474	(30)
PART 5 LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
Future Challenges	504