This manual is intended for health professional students and practitioners who have some knowledge of psychology. Students with no prior experience should also be able to gain practical knowledge. It features summaries of psychology theory, with activities and exercises.
Psychology of Health 2nd Ed Summary
Psychology of Health 2nd Ed by Beth Alder
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Psychology of Health 2nd Ed Reviews
Alder has managed to combine the academic and practical components of the psychology of health in an open and accessible format while maintaining a personal touch. This edition ... can maintain its claim to be cutting edge as well as being more 'participative'. All in all, the book remains a particularly informative and accessible text, suitable for psychology and medical students as well as health professionals.
Table of Contents
Introduction to the psychology of health; differences to health; psychological models of health; illness behaviour and perception of illness; improving the outcome of treatment; therapeutic relationships; health care over the lifespan; health and reproduction; stress and illness; stress and health professionals; health promotion and illness prevention; being ill.
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