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When I wrote the first edition of Health Psychology over 30 years ago, the task was much simpler than it is now. Health psychology was a new field and was relatively small. In recent decades, the field has grown steadily, and great research advances have been made. Chief among these de-velopments has been the use and refinement of the biopsychosocial model: the study of health issues from the standpoint of biological, psychological, and social...

First published in 1984, most of the contributors were trained as or by social psychologists. All share a common approach, focusing on the individual as s/he is buffeted about by social forces and copes with these forces. All consider situational and psychological factors and apply their expertise to the study of health-related issues.

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The eighth edition of Health Psychology highlights health issues that face the college student and his or her family through both accessible research examples and profiles of interventions. It also highlights health issues relevant to the college student's immediate and global environment with both accessible research examples and profiles of interventions. This edition contains clear descriptions on current research into the prevention, treat...

Since the first edition was published in 1986, Health Psychology has helped thousands of college students learn how to maintain their health and guard against illness. The goal of this book has always been to make research accessible in a way that integrates theory with practical applications so that people can lead healthier lives. The importance of social relationships, health behaviors, and co-management of health and illness are themes tha...

A book of encouragement. If you?re feeling broken and helpless, you?re drowning, over your head in despair, in need of just one more breath, this book is for you.

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The author, Shelley Taylor, gives you a snapshot of what the world would be like when ruled by women, She challenges you to think outside the box when she asks the question, "When women rule the world, what would change?" She gives the reader a reality check by providing thirty-nine women who have successfully held positions as presidents and prime ministers around the world. The author points to the ills of society under men ruling in areas s...

Since the first edition was published in 1986, this text has helped thousands of college students learn how to maintain their health and guard against illness. The goal of Health Psychology has always been to make research accessible in a way that integrates theory with practical applications so that people can lead healthier lives. The importance of social relationships, health behaviors, and co-management of health and illness are themes tha...

This riveting story of Shelley's rise to success is uncompromising, spirited, and straight from the heart. A must listen for anyone who is struggling with motivation... the perfect listen for open water swimmers of all levels. Learn how to absolutely love the solitary nature of the sport and develop the "man-against-nature" mindset which is the key essential to becoming successful in the open-water swim element of your next triathlon. Delve in...

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Since the first edition was published in 1986, Health Psychology has helped thousands of college students learn how to maintain their health and guard against illness. The goal of this book has always been to make research accessible in a way that integrates theory with practical applications so that people can lead healthier lives. The importance of social relationships, health behaviors, and co-management of health and illness are themes tha...

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