| Description |
xxii, 593 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Part 1: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 1. Introducing Health Psychology. 2. Conducting Health Research. 3. Seeking Health Care. 4. Adhering to Medical Advice. Part 2: STRESS, PAIN, AND COPING. 5. Defining and Measuring Stress. 6. Understanding Stress and Disease. 7. Understanding Pain. 8. Coping with Stress and Pain. Part 3: BEHAVIOR AND CHRONIC DISEASE. 9. Cardiovascular Disease. 10. Behavioral Factors in Cancer. 11. Living with Chronic Illness. Part 4: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. 12. Preventing Injuries. 13. Smoking Tobacco. 14. Using Alcohol and Other Drugs. 15. Eating to Control Weight. 16. Exercising. Part 5: LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE. 17. Future Challenges |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [510]-566) and indexes |
| Subject |
Medicine and psychology.
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Sick -- Psychology.
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Health behavior.
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| Author |
Feist, Jess.
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| LC no. |
2003100989 |
| ISBN |
0534506003 |
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