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Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health

Author(s): Linda Brannon | John A. Updegraff | Jess Feist

ISBN: 9789360530549

10th Edition

Copyright: 2022

India Release: 2024

₹1050

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 592

Trim Size: 254 x 203 mm

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Brannon/Updegraff/Feist's HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH, 10e, is a comprehensive and student-friendly resource that incorporates the latest research in the field. It covers cognitive, behavioral, and biological approaches to health psychology, catering to majors and nonmajors alike. The book includes engaging writing, various learning tools, visual aids, and highlights the importance of diversity in health psychology. New topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, e-cigarettes, and the impact of exercise on sleep are covered. "Real World Profiles" provide relatable examples, while online multimedia links offer additional resources to explore.

  • "Q&A" feature at the end of each chapter reinforces learning and provides answers to organizing questions.
  • Media resource section offers references and web links for further exploration.
  • Integration of physiology and biology throughout the text for better understanding.
  • Emphasis on diversity in health psychology, including international research and impact of factors like ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual minority status.
  • Insightful feature boxes cover contemporary topics like vaccination controversies and sleep's effect on weight.
  • "Real World Profiles" connect course topics to everyday life situations.
  • Health quiz allows students to test their knowledge in a personal context.
  • Extensive range of pedagogical features make the text interactive and engaging.

Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

1. Introducing Health Psychology

2. Conducting Health Research

3. Seeking and Receiving Health Care

4. Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Part II: STRESS, PAIN, AND COPING

5. Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

6. Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

7. Understanding and Managing Pain

8. Considering Alternative Approaches

Part III: BEHAVIOR AND CHRONIC DISEASE

9. Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

10. Behavioral Factors in Cancer

11. Living With Chronic Illness

Part IV: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

12. Smoking Tobacco

13. Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

14. Eating and Weight

15. Exercising

Part V: LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE

16. Future Challenges

Linda Brannon

Linda Brannon is a professor in the department of psychology at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

John A. Updegraff

John Updegraff is a professor of social and health psychology in the department of psychological sciences at Kent State University and an acclaimed undergraduate instructor.

Jess Feist

Late, McNeese State University