Health psychology an introduction to behavior and health

Synopsis

Part 1: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 1. Introducing Health Psychology. 2. Conducting Health Research. 3. Seeking Health Care. 4. Adhering to Medical Advice. Part 2: STRESS, PAIN, AND COPING. 5. Defining and Measuring Stress. 6. Understanding Stress and Disease. 7. Understanding Pain. 8. Coping with Stress and Pain. Part 3: BEHAVIOR AND CHRONIC DISEASE. 9. Cardiovascular Disease. 10. Behavioral Factors in Cancer. 11. Living with Chronic Illness. Part 4: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. 12. Preventing Injuries. 13. Smoking Tobacco. 14. Using Alcohol and Other Drugs. 15. Eating to Control Weight. 16. Exercising. Part 5: LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE. 17. Future Challenges.