Health Psychology by Edward P Sarafino

Health Psychology by Edward P Sarafino

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An introductory health psychology text that shows how biological, psychological, gender and socio-cultural factors interact to impact on health and healthcare. It covers health concerns from childhood to old age, and highlights issues such as AIDS, drugs, nutrition and stress.

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Health Psychology by Edward P Sarafino

This is an introductory health psychology text that shows how biological, psychological, gender and socio-cultural factors interact to impact on health and healthcare. It takes a lifespan approach to show how health concerns change from childhood through to old age and covers such topics as AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse, eating and nutrition and stress. In-depth discussions on methods and programs for health promotion are provided and vignettes, examples and cases appear throughout to hold the student's interest in this rapidly changing field.

Edward P. Sarafino is a professor of psychology and is on the board of trustees for The College of New Jersey. He received his BA from Chico State University and his doctorate from the University of Colorado.

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ISBN 13 9780471606062
ISBN 10 0471606065
Title Health Psychology
Author Edward P Sarafino
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1990-02-01
Number of pages 574
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.