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Health Psychology

Health Psychology

Author(s):
  • M. Robin DiMatteo
  • Leslie R. Martin
    • Author: M. Robin DiMatteo
    • ISBN:9788131716526
    • Price: Rs. 525.00
    • Pages:608
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Not Available


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    Health Psychology is a comprehensive yet engaging book that covers both the clinical aspects of health psychology and the research related to important health issues. Integrating diversity and mind–body issues, this book helps students identify the hot topics in the field and presents fascinating case studies that help make the field relevant to the lives of any one interested in this field of psychology and mind–body issues.

    Table of Content

    PART I: MEDICAL COMMUNICATION, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND THE PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE.
    1. Introduction.
    2. The Process of Medical Care.
    3. Communication in the Medical Encounter.
    4. Medical Professionals in Training and Practice.
    PART II: PHYSICAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR.
    1. Staying Healthy.
    2. Health Recommendations and Behavior Change
    PART III: BECOMING ILL.
    1. The Process of Illness

    Salient Features

    In addition to covering Western medicine, the authors discuss non-Western philosophies of and approaches to healing in the context of holism, as well as a greater focus on mind-body issues.
    • "Research Close-Up" boxes cover specific research approaches and introduce literature from the research community. "Across Cultures" boxes examine cross-cultural issues in health, illness, and medical care.
    • Critical Thinking questions appear throughout the chapter.
    • Case Studies open each chapter, illustrating the complex issues raised in each chapter while providing real world relevance.