Psychology and medical care
Released: Jan 01, 1983
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold (UK)
Format: Hardcover, 356 pages
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Description:
This introduction to the central role of psychology in the understanding of health and illness is divided into three main sections: basic psychological processes, human development, and doctor-patient communication. This edition covers topics such as: the effects of stress on the immune system; ethics; identity and self-esteem; and the application of clinical psychology to health issues such as anxiety, chronic pain and smoking.
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