Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals

Richard Gross - bestselling author of Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, 6th edition and numerous other psychology textbooks published by Hodder. He has taught psychology for over 25 years, including nursing diploma and degree courses.Nancy Kinnison - has over 30 years' experience as a staff nurse, night sister and lecturer.

• 1. What is psychology? 2. Theoretical approaches 3. Psychological aspects of illness 4. Stress: Definitions and causes 5. Stress: Effects and methods of coping 6. Attitudes and attitude change 7. Prejudice and discrimination 8. Conformity and group influence 9. Obedience 10. Social cognition and health behaviour 11. Neuropsychological and genetic aspects of illness 12. Substance use and abuse 13. Death and dying 14. Early experience and social development 15. Cognitive development 16. Development of the self-concept 17. Adolescence 18. Adulthood 19. Late adulthood

"…explores the subject through the eyes of an imaginary student, leading readers through the material in different scenarios, facilitating reflection and application of concepts. Images are relevant and enhance understanding. The authors might consider in the future what an excellent resource the book could be for exploring interprofessional conflict and principles. …This is an excellent resource for entry level nursing students on how behavior influences human choices and care."—Gretchen Schumacher, PhD, GNP-C, FNP, NP-C, Michigan State University College of Nursing, Lansing, USA