Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science for Nurses and the Caring Professions)

A no-nonsense introductory text for health care students. Presents an introduction to general psychology with an emphasis on application in health promotion and preventative care. The authors include topics such as: self-image, learning development, perception, memory, stress, loss, and pain. The chapters are peppered with case examples and exercises for group and individual study. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.