Description
Book SynopsisHealth 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, Ogdenâs 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:
â Multiple choice questions for knowledge checks
â Suggested essay questions to supplement in-class or homework activities
â PowerPoint presentations to aid with structuring your moduleWithin the book you will also find a range of pedagogic features designed to engage students including:
â âœFor Discussionâ boxes
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents:
1. Introduction to health psychology: Theories and Methods
2. Health beliefs
3. Addictive behaviours: Smoking and alcohol and other addictions
4. Eating behaviour
5. Exercise
6. Sex
7. Changing health behaviours
8. Illness cognitions
9. Accessing health care
10. Stress and Illness
11. Pain and the placebo effect
12. Chronic illness: HIV and cancer
13. Chronic illness: Obesity and coronary heart disease
14. Health Status and Quality of Life
15. Gender and Health Issues
