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Health psychology / Jane Ogden.

By: Ogden, Jane, 1966- [author.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: Maidenhead : McGraw Hill, 2023Edition: 7th editionDescription: 1 online resource (xxxi, 566 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (colour)Content type: text | still image | cartographic image Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780335251872 (ebook) :Subject(s): Clinical health psychology | Health and Wellbeing | Clinical & internal medicine | Stationery itemsAdditional physical formats: Print version :: No titleDDC classification: 616.0019 Online access: Open e-book
Contents:
Table of Contents:1. Introduction to health psychology: Theories and Methods2. Health beliefs3. Addictive behaviours: Smoking and alcohol and other addictions 4. Eating behaviour5. Exercise6. Sex 7. Changing health behaviours8. Illness cognitions 9. Accessing health care10. Stress and Illness11. Pain and the placebo effect 12. Chronic illness: HIV and cancer13. Chronic illness: Obesity and coronary heart disease14. Health Status and Quality of Life15. Gender and Health Issues
Summary: Health Psychology is essential reading for all students and researchers of health psychology. Organized into four sections, the 7th edition is structured with a clear emphasis on theory and evidence throughout. With renewed focus on thinking critically about health psychology, Ogden's revised edition maintains its accessible style and broad coverage. Each chapter features rich examples to empower students to expand their understanding of this dynamic psychological sub-discipline.Health Psychology comes with an Online Learning Centre created to support course delivery. This site boasts: Multiple choice questions for knowledge checks Suggested essay questions to supplement in-class or homework activities PowerPoint presentations to aid with structuring your moduleWithin the book you will also find a range of pedagogic features designed to engage students including: "For Discussion" boxes End of Chapter questions "Thinking Critically" sections in each chapter Suggestions for Further ReadingThese features will encourage debate and critical thinking in turn contributing to deeper understanding and improved course outcomes.Updated to include sections on LGBTQ+ health and to reflect the most recent research studies and their implications for practice, Ogden's new edition takes a rigorous approach that highlights the role that psychology plays in all aspects of physical health.Jane Ogden is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK and has been researching and writing about eating behaviour and weight management for nearly 30 years. Her research interests include obesity management, aspects of women's health and communication in healthcare.
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This edition also issued in print: 2023.

Previous edition: 2019.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:1. Introduction to health psychology: Theories and Methods2. Health beliefs3. Addictive behaviours: Smoking and alcohol and other addictions 4. Eating behaviour5. Exercise6. Sex 7. Changing health behaviours8. Illness cognitions 9. Accessing health care10. Stress and Illness11. Pain and the placebo effect 12. Chronic illness: HIV and cancer13. Chronic illness: Obesity and coronary heart disease14. Health Status and Quality of Life15. Gender and Health Issues

Health Psychology is essential reading for all students and researchers of health psychology. Organized into four sections, the 7th edition is structured with a clear emphasis on theory and evidence throughout. With renewed focus on thinking critically about health psychology, Ogden's revised edition maintains its accessible style and broad coverage. Each chapter features rich examples to empower students to expand their understanding of this dynamic psychological sub-discipline.Health Psychology comes with an Online Learning Centre created to support course delivery. This site boasts: Multiple choice questions for knowledge checks Suggested essay questions to supplement in-class or homework activities PowerPoint presentations to aid with structuring your moduleWithin the book you will also find a range of pedagogic features designed to engage students including: "For Discussion" boxes End of Chapter questions "Thinking Critically" sections in each chapter Suggestions for Further ReadingThese features will encourage debate and critical thinking in turn contributing to deeper understanding and improved course outcomes.Updated to include sections on LGBTQ+ health and to reflect the most recent research studies and their implications for practice, Ogden's new edition takes a rigorous approach that highlights the role that psychology plays in all aspects of physical health.Jane Ogden is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK and has been researching and writing about eating behaviour and weight management for nearly 30 years. Her research interests include obesity management, aspects of women's health and communication in healthcare.

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