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Author Curtis, Anthony J. (Anthony James), 1963-

Title Health psychology / Anthony J. Curtis
Published London ; New York : Routledge, 1999

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Description xvi, 190 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Series Routledge modular psychology
Routledge modular psychology.
Contents 1. Introduction to health psychology -- 2. Social epidemiology and health policy -- 3. Symptoms of illness and pain -- 4. Pain: assessment, management and treatment -- 5. Doctor - patient communication -- 6. Psychological factors in illness -- 7. Lifestyles and health -- 8. Stress and stress management -- 9. Study aids
Summary "Health Psychology is introduction to the contribution psychology has made to our understanding of health. Anthony J. Curtis begins by defining health psychology and describes the main theoretical models which underpin it. He then considers the additional fields of social epidemiology and health policy. Pain and pain management, doctor - patient communication, psychological factors in illness, the impact of lifestyles on health, and stress and stress management are all discussed. Psychological theory is applied to health psychology practice throughout to show the relevance of theories, models and health psychology research to everyday health behaviours."
"Health Psychology is tailor-made for the student new to higher-level study. With its helpful textbook features provided to assist in examination and learning techniques, it should interest all introductory psychology students, as well as those training for the caring services, whether nurses, paramedics or social workers."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Inc
Subject Clinical health psychology.
Medicine and psychology.
Health -- Psychological aspects.
Behavioral Medicine.
Behavioral Medicine [MESH]
Attitude to Health [MESH]
Psychology, Clinical [MESH]
Physician-Patient Relations [MESH]
Health -- psychology
Medicine and psychology
Physician-Patient Relations.
Behavioral Medicine.
Attitude to Health.
Psychology, Clinical.
Genre/Form Einführung
LC no. 99032420
ISBN 0415192722 hb
0415192730 pb
0203260848 electronic bk