Psychology for Health Care
Key Terms and Concepts
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Beschreibung
This impressive text guides the reader through the myriad of concepts and approaches used in the research and practice of psychology. Concepts, terms and definitions are grouped alphabetically under thematic chapters covering key topics such as aggression, pain, memory, perception, stress. Additionally, different pyschological perspectives are compared, academic and professional issues are discussed and applications to practice are illustrated throughout with up-to-date examples. The text is an invaluable and readily-accessible guide to a complex field for students and experienced health care professionals who are interested in learning more about the psychological aspects of health care.
The first comprehensive overview of concepts and vocabulary used in health psychology
Concise and balanced approach to a complex field
Suitable for both students and practitioners
Accessible text design, incorporating boxed definitions, figures and cartoons
Autor*in
Bridget Adams
Themen in »Psychology for Health Care«
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