Charles Abraham (UK University of Exeter), Mark Conner (UK University of Leeds), Fiona Jones (Department of Psychology, University of Bedfordshire,

Health Psychology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This fully updated concise introduction guides the reader through the core issues in health psychology research and practice. The integrated and interactive approach, combined with full online support and comprehensive coverage, make the book an ideal companion for courses in health psychology.

Produktdetails

• Topics in Applied Psychology
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 2 ed
• Seitenzahl: 338
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. April 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 176mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 626g
• ISBN-13: 9781138023406
• ISBN-10: 113802340X
• Artikelnr.: 41751838

Autorenporträt

Charles Abraham is Professor of Psychology Applied to Health at the University of Exeter Medical School. Mark Conner is Professor of Applied Social Psychology at the University of Leeds. Fiona Jones is Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds. Daryl O'Connor is Professor of Psychology at the University of Leeds.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Preface. Preface. 1. Introduction to health psychology Section 1:
Biological bases of health and illness 2. Biopsychosocial pathways to
health and illness Section 2: Stress and health 3. Stress theory and
research 4. Stress and health in context Section 3: Coping resources:
social support and individual differences 5. Coping and social support 6.
Personality and health Section 4: Motivation and behaviour 7. Health
cognition and health behaviours 8. Changing motivation 9. Changing
behaviour Section 5: Relating to patients 10. Relating to patients 11.
Future directions, roles and competencies. References. Index