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Synopsis
This text sharply focuses on the cutting edge issues confronting health psychologists today. Its renowned author team presents balanced treatment of basic research and applied issues,theory,assessment,treatment,and biopsychosocial and clinical approaches. The case studies feature real people dealing with illness. These studies illuminate text material and examine such topics as "Coping with a Positive HIV Test. " Because the material presented represents a broad,comprehensive survey of the field,the text is suitable for students with or without a strong background in psychology. And the low cost paperback edition makes this text affordable as either a primary or supplemental text. New chapters on cardiovascular disease,prevention and health promotion,and cancer,AIDS,and psychoneuroimmunology have been added to the second edition. Also new to this edition are tables featuring practical information on topics such as risk factors for coronary heart disease,and calculation of personal longevity. All chapters have been updated to include topical sections on current topics of high interest.
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