Health psychology : biopsychosocial interactions /

Sarafino, Edward P., 1940-

Health psychology : biopsychosocial interactions / Edward P. Sarafino. - 7th edition. - Hoboken, N.J. : Chichester : Wiley ; John Wiley [distributor], 2011. - xxi, 528 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliography (p. 393-494) and index.

An introduction: basic issues and processes - Stress, illness, and coping - Lifestyle to enhance health and prevent illness - Becoming ill and getting medical treatment - Physical symptoms: pain and discomfort - Chronic and life-threatening health problems - Looking to the future - The body's physical systems.

To truly understand the interconnections between psychology and health, one must take a look at the whole person. This is why Sarafino's thoroughly updated seventh edition examines the dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in people's health.

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Clinical health psychology.
Health and Fitness.

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