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Book Synopsis1 Self-Regulation Theory in Behavioral Medicine: An Introduction.- Historical Developments.- Potential of the Self-Regulation Theory.- The Modified Health Belief Model.- References.- 2 Biological Barriers in the Treatment of Alcoholism.- Behavioral Treatments for Alcoholism.- Biological Factors Associated with Alcohol Abuse.- Implications of Biological Factors Associated with Alcohol Consumption for the Behavioral Treatment of Alcoholism.- References.- 3 Causes and Effects of Obesity: Implications for Behavioral Treatment.- Causes of Obesity.- Effects of Obesity.- A Biobehavioral Treatment Model.- References.- 4 Biobehavioral Approaches to Smoking Control.- Smoking Behavior and Learning.- Biobehavioral Processes in Smoking.- Models of Smoking Processes.- Current Approaches to Smoking Prevention and Reduction.- Implications and Conclusions.- References.- 5 Considerations in the Treatment of Insomnia.- The Complaint of Insomnia.- Traditional Treatments for Insomnia.- Behavioral Treatments.- Biological Considerations.- Medications.- Respiratory Disorders.- Circadian Rhythm Disorders.- Aging.- Nocturnal Myclonus and Restless Legs.- Additional Considerations.- Recommendations.- References.- 6 Self-Regulation and Type A Behavior.- Preliminary Findings of the Recurrent Coronary Prevention Project: Attrition and Outcome Data.- A Model of Self-Regulation and Type A Behavior.- Physiological Mechanisms in Type A Behavior.- Behavioral Self-Regulatory Mechanisms in Type A: Seeking Out Challenge.- Cognitive Self-Regulatory Mechanisms in Type A: Symptom Denial, Selective Attention, and Attributional Biases.- Physiological Consequences of Self-Regulatory Mechanisms.- Implications for Treatment.- Summary and Directions for Future Research.- References.- 7 Biopsychological Barriers to the Behavioral Treatment of Hypertension.- Behavioral Treatments.- Physiological Regulation of Normal and Abnormal Blood Pressure Levels.- Biopsychological Sequelae of High Blood Pressure.- Implications of Biological and Psychobiological Findings for the Behavioral Treatment of Hypertension.- References.- 8 Psychophysiological Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).- Psychological Considerations.- Physiological Factors.- Disorders of the Esophagus.- Psychological and Behavioral Treatment Approaches for IBS and Esophageal Disorders.- Summary.- References.- 9 Asthma.- Pathophysiology.- Psychological Factors.- The Self-Management of Asthma.- Conclusions.- References.- 10 Pain.- Acute versus Chronic Pain.- Psychological Approaches to Pain Management.- Biofeedback.- Childbirth.- Biological Mechanisms in Pain.- Conclusions.- References.- 11 Understanding and Preventing Relapse.- Commonalities and Differences in the Addictions.- Rates and Definition.- Lapse and Relapse: Process versus Outcome.- The Nature and Process of Relapse.- The Need for a Natural History.- Stages of Change.- The Consequences of Relapse.- Relapse: Failure or Incremental Learning?.- Determinants and Predictors of Lapse and Relapse.- Individual and Intrapersonal Factors.- Physiological Factors.- Environmental and Social Factors.- Individual, Environmental, and Physiological Factors: An Interaction.- Prevention of Lapse and Relapse.- Recommendations for Research.- Conclusions.- References.
Table of Contents1 Self-Regulation Theory in Behavioral Medicine: An Introduction.- Historical Developments.- Potential of the Self-Regulation Theory.- The Modified Health Belief Model.- References.- 2 Biological Barriers in the Treatment of Alcoholism.- Behavioral Treatments for Alcoholism.- Biological Factors Associated with Alcohol Abuse.- Neuropsychological Deficits.- Tolerance and Dependence.- Genetic Factors.- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance.- Implications of Biological Factors Associated with Alcohol Consumption for the Behavioral Treatment of Alcoholism.- Neuropsychological Deficits.- Tolerance and Dependence.- Genetic Factors.- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance.- References.- 3 Causes and Effects of Obesity: Implications for Behavioral Treatment.- Causes of Obesity.- Ingestional Factors.- Postingestional Factors.- Treatment Considerations.- Effects of Obesity.- Ingestional Adaptations.- Postingestional Adaptations.- Implications for Treatment.- A Biobehavioral Treatment Model.- References.- 4 Biobehavioral Approaches to Smoking Control.- Smoking Behavior and Learning.- Operant and Social Learning Theories.- Associative Learning Theory.- Classical Conditioning Theory.- Biobehavioral Processes in Smoking.- Pharmacology of Nicotine.- Nicotine as an Addictive Substance.- Self-Regulatory Aspects of Smoking.- Models of Smoking Processes.- Smoking Initiation.- Maintenance of Smoking Behavior.- Smoking Reduction.- Current Approaches to Smoking Prevention and Reduction.- Smoking Prevention.- Smoking Reduction.- Maintenance of Smoking Reduction.- Implications and Conclusions.- Arousal and Performance Functions.- Affect and Drive.- Research Implications.- References.- 5 Considerations in the Treatment of Insomnia.- The Complaint of Insomnia.- Traditional Treatments for Insomnia.- Behavioral Treatments.- Biological Considerations.- Medications.- Sedative-Hypnotics.- Stimulants, Antidepressants, and Others.- Respiratory Disorders.- Hypoventilation Syndromes.- Apneas.- Circadian Rhythm Disorders.- Aging.- Nocturnal Myclonus and Restless Legs.- Additional Considerations.- Recommendations.- References.- 6 Self-Regulation and Type A Behavior.- Preliminary Findings of the Recurrent Coronary Prevention Project: Attrition and Outcome Data.- A Model of Self-Regulation and Type A Behavior.- Physiological Mechanisms in Type A Behavior.- Behavioral Self-Regulatory Mechanisms in Type A: Seeking Out Challenge.- Cognitive Self-Regulatory Mechanisms in Type A: Symptom Denial, Selective Attention, and Attributional Biases.- Selective Attention and Task Orientation.- Failure: Personal Responsibility Attributions.- Physiological Consequences of Self-Regulatory Mechanisms.- Implications for Treatment.- Timing of the Intervention.- Types of Interventions.- Summary and Directions for Future Research.- References.- 7 Biopsychological Barriers to the Behavioral Treatment of Hypertension.- Behavioral Treatments.- Physiological Regulation of Normal and Abnormal Blood Pressure Levels.- Biopsychological Sequelae of High Blood Pressure.- Implications of Biological and Psychobiological Findings for the Behavioral Treatment of Hypertension.- References.- 8 Psychophysiological Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).- Psychological Considerations.- Anxiety.- Hysteria.- Depression.- Illness Behavior.- Abdominal Pain.- Placebo Response.- Physiological Factors.- Motility.- Slow-Wave Myoelectric Activity.- Myoelectrical Spike Activity.- Disorders of the Esophagus.- Esophageal Spasms.- Globus Hystericus.- Psychological and Behavioral Treatment Approaches for IBS and Esophageal Disorders.- Summary.- References.- 9 Asthma.- Pathophysiology.- Intermittence.- Variability.- Reversibility.- Psychological Factors.- Emotional Factors.- Suggestion.- The Self-Management of Asthma.- Rationale.- Self-Management Training.- Design.- Dependent Variables.- Results.- Conclusions.- References.- 10 Pain.- Acute versus Chronic Pain.- Psychological Approaches to Pain Management.- Operant Models.- Cognitive-Behavioral Methods.- Biofeedback.- Childbirth.- Biological Mechanisms in Pain.- Endogenous Pain Modulation.- Conclusions.- References.- 11 Understanding and Preventing Relapse.- Commonalities and Differences in the Addictions.- Rates and Definition.- Lapse and Relapse: Process versus Outcome.- The Nature and Process of Relapse.- The Need for a Natural History.- Stages of Change.- The Consequences of Relapse.- Relapse: Failure or Incremental Learning?.- Determinants and Predictors of Lapse and Relapse.- Individual and Intrapersonal Factors.- Negative Emotional States.- Inadequate Motivation.- Response to Treatment.- Coping Skills.- Physiological Factors.- Environmental and Social Factors.- Social Support.- Environmental Stimuli and External Contingencies.- Individual, Environmental, and Physiological Factors: An Interaction.- Prevention of Lapse and Relapse.- Traditional Approaches versus the Prevention Model.- Stage 1: Motivation and Commitment.- Stage 2: Initial Behavior Change.- Stage 3: Maintenance.- Effects of Existing Programs.- Recommendations for Research.- Conclusions.- References.
