Health Psychology

Written with enthusiasm, candor, and a healthy dose of humor, this text provides a thorough, research-based review of all the major topics, theories, and issues in health psychology. Coverage includes health behaviors (e.g., smoking, eating, exercise, alcohol use), managing chronic and terminal disease, and interacting within the health care system, as well as separate chapters, research methods, personality, social support, and persuasive appeals. Throughout, the author presents the material in a highly engaging, conversational style that involves students in the subject matter and encourages critical thinking. Appropriate for all levels of health psychology found in psychology and health/nursing departments.