Health Psychology

Paperback Engels 2023 7e druk 9780335251865
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Health Psychology, 7th edition is essential reading for all students and researchers of health psychology. Organized into four sections, the 7th edition is structured with a clear emphasis on theory and evidence throughout.
With renewed focus on thinking critically about Health Psychology, Ogden’s revised edition maintains its accessible style and broad coverage. Each chapter features rich examples to empower students to expand their understanding of this dynamic psychological sub-discipline.
Health Psychology comes with an Online Learning Centre created to support course delivery. This site boasts:
• Multiple choice questions for knowledge checks
• Suggested essay questions to supplement in-class or homework activities
• PowerPoint presentations to aid with structuring your module
Within the book you will also find a range of pedagogic features designed to engage students including:
• “For Discussion” boxes
• End of Chapter questions
• “Thinking Critically” sections in each chapter
• Suggestions for Further Reading
These features will encourage debate and critical thinking in turn contributing to deeper understanding and improved course outcomes.
Updated to include sections on LGBTQ+ health and to reflect the most recent research studies and implications, Ogden’s new edition takes a rigorous approach that balances the biomedical and psychosocial perspectives inherent in this discipline.

Jane Ogden is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK and has been researching and writing about eating behaviour and weight management for nearly 30 years. Her research interests include obesity management, aspects of women’s health and communication in healthcare.

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ISBN13:9780335251865
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Druk:7
Verschijningsdatum:6-4-2023
Hoofdrubriek:Psychologie

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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Table of Contents:
1. Introduction to health psychology: Theories and Methods
2. Health beliefs
3. Addictive behaviours: Smoking and alcohol and other addictions
4. Eating behaviour
5. Exercise
6. Sex
7. Health promotion: changing health behaviours
8. Illness cognitions
9. Accessing health care
10. Stress and Illness
11. Pain and the placebo effect
12. HIV and cancer: psychology throughout the course of illness
13. Obesity and coronary heart disease: psychology throughout the course of illness
14. Health Status and Quality of Life
15. Gender and Health Issues

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