Health Psychology Av Charles Abraham, Mark Conner, Fiona (senior Lecturer Institute Of Psychological Sciences University Of Leeds) Jones, Daryl O'

<P>The new edition of <EM>Health Psychology</EM> is the perfect introduction to this rapidly developing field. Throughout the book, the psychological processes that shape health-related behaviors, and affect core functions such as the immune and cardiovascular systems, are clearly explained. These relationships provide the foundation for psychological interventions which can change cognition, perception and behavior, thereby improving health.</P><P></P><P>The book is split into five sections, and builds to provide a comprehensive overview of the field:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>the biological basis of health and illness</LI><P></P><P><LI>stress and health </LI><P></P><P><LI>coping resources: social support and individual differences</LI><P></P><P><LI>motivation and behavior</LI><P></P><P><LI>relating to patients</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>Extensively revised to include new material on behavioral change, the role of stress, resilience and social support, recovery from work, and the care of pe

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