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Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions, 10th Edition
Explore multiple disciplines to understand the impact of psychology on health, and vice versa
In the newly revised 10th edition of Health Biopsychosocial Interactions, a team of dedicated psychologists delivers an insightful and multidisciplinary demonstration of the impact of psychology and health on one another. Relying heavily on cross-cultural data, the book offers a sweeping and inclusive picture of health psychology and includes local and global research and case studies.
The authors have included boxed materials in each chapter that directs the reader’s attention to the right information at the right time. Behavioral, physiological, cognitive, and social/personality viewpoints are addressed throughout the text and a strong focus on lifespan development in health and illness pervades the material. Readers will also
Psychological perspectives on a wide variety of health issues from various parts of the world Highlights of what works for practicing psychologists and what doesn’t when their work intersects with other fields in health Expansive treatments of topics like the effect of stress on health, the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and the interaction between religiosity and health Health Biopsychosocial Interactions is an essential resource for undergraduate students in psychology with an interest in health. It’s also invaluable for allied health professionals, addictions counselors, dietitians and nutritionists, and social workers seeking an authoritative resource on the effect of psychology on their daily work.
In the newly revised 10th edition of Health Biopsychosocial Interactions, a team of dedicated psychologists delivers an insightful and multidisciplinary demonstration of the impact of psychology and health on one another. Relying heavily on cross-cultural data, the book offers a sweeping and inclusive picture of health psychology and includes local and global research and case studies.
The authors have included boxed materials in each chapter that directs the reader’s attention to the right information at the right time. Behavioral, physiological, cognitive, and social/personality viewpoints are addressed throughout the text and a strong focus on lifespan development in health and illness pervades the material. Readers will also
Psychological perspectives on a wide variety of health issues from various parts of the world Highlights of what works for practicing psychologists and what doesn’t when their work intersects with other fields in health Expansive treatments of topics like the effect of stress on health, the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and the interaction between religiosity and health Health Biopsychosocial Interactions is an essential resource for undergraduate students in psychology with an interest in health. It’s also invaluable for allied health professionals, addictions counselors, dietitians and nutritionists, and social workers seeking an authoritative resource on the effect of psychology on their daily work.
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First published April 4, 1990
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December 16, 2020Blaah. Read for one of my side hustles. 💅
March 14, 2021
I actually found this book to be quite interesting even though it is a bit dated at times. Like in the case of when it gives examples of case studies that have been conducted, they're anything from the 1960's to 1990's, which can mean that some of the information that your reading isn't accurate or even correct anymore. However the text overall is written in a way which is easy to read and understand/absorve. It accomplishes presenting information, which some people could get easily confused over, into blocks of information that can be easily read but not come across as being patronizing or condescending in manner. I actually found it rather interesting, and at times funny, to compare what was thought to be fact or true of an idea/proposal to what we know of it today. Some of the advances in medicine/health ideals have really come a long way in a relatively short time, and reading this book made me really realise just how much. I also found it intriguing how medicine and health care differ from the US to the UK, as this is a textbook by an American University for the American healthcare system, it made me appericate a bit more how I myself living in the UK have the NHS and associated healthcare system at my disposal. Overall this book was well written but the main drawback of it is that its so dated really, but still an interesting read.
February 14, 2022
It's fun to read it. Also it's covering most of syllabus for masters. The articulation of the book is very organised.( At least the edition I'm reading)
April 25, 2023
(actually read the 2015 1st Canadian edition, but I can’t seem to find it on here)
horrific formatting the word count is way too high it was very repetitive at times when it could have gotten everything across in much less time. focusing on any school reading is kinda hard for me but this was TORTUROUS
however my biggest gripe with this is how North American centric its language is. psychology has a huge North American bias problem, which i’m sure every psychologist/psychology student is aware of. i don’t expect any single person to solve it obviously but a very easy first step would be to use more universal language to discuss psychology research. i don’t understand why in modern day this textbook is using terms like ‘junior high’ (which btw isn’t even a commonly used term in Canada as far as i’m aware) when it is incomprehensible to anyone not familiar with that school system (wherever it is from because again, doesn’t seem to be Canadian), when it would be so much easier to just state the participants’ ages (which would also make so much more sense for statistical data anyway)
horrific formatting the word count is way too high it was very repetitive at times when it could have gotten everything across in much less time. focusing on any school reading is kinda hard for me but this was TORTUROUS
however my biggest gripe with this is how North American centric its language is. psychology has a huge North American bias problem, which i’m sure every psychologist/psychology student is aware of. i don’t expect any single person to solve it obviously but a very easy first step would be to use more universal language to discuss psychology research. i don’t understand why in modern day this textbook is using terms like ‘junior high’ (which btw isn’t even a commonly used term in Canada as far as i’m aware) when it is incomprehensible to anyone not familiar with that school system (wherever it is from because again, doesn’t seem to be Canadian), when it would be so much easier to just state the participants’ ages (which would also make so much more sense for statistical data anyway)
November 30, 2017
Wow.... you missed a great chance o talk about advancements in health psychology. I mean, you don’t even talk about the most effective method for quitting smoking (nicotine blockers).
You failed. I am glad I don’t have to read your book again.
You failed. I am glad I don’t have to read your book again.
January 21, 2024
De tekst is zeker fijn te lezen. Maar om hier een heel tentamen over te doen en alle modellen tot in de puntjes te begrijpen is nog iets moeilijker. Het heeft mij wel betere inzichten gegeven over coping en stress wat hele interessante onderwerpen zijn!
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November 5, 2025why was this a psych 101 recap
October 16, 2021
Very well written text book that has massively increased my knowledge of health psychology and provided excellent grounding for my first module of my MSc.
There is a companion website with links to useful sites, chapter quizzes and interactive animations.
It covers the following topucs: An overview of psychology and health; the body's physical systems; stress - it's meaning, impact and sources; stress, biopsychosocial factors and illness; coping with and reducing stress; health-related behaviour and health promotion; substance use and abuse; nutrition, weight control and diet, exercise and safety; using health services; in the hospital: the setting, procedures and effect on patients; the nature and symptoms of pain; managing and controlling clinical pain; serious and disabling chronic illnesses: causes., management and coping; heart disease, stroke, cancer and AIDS: causes, management and coping and finally what's ahead for health psychology.
There is a companion website with links to useful sites, chapter quizzes and interactive animations.
It covers the following topucs: An overview of psychology and health; the body's physical systems; stress - it's meaning, impact and sources; stress, biopsychosocial factors and illness; coping with and reducing stress; health-related behaviour and health promotion; substance use and abuse; nutrition, weight control and diet, exercise and safety; using health services; in the hospital: the setting, procedures and effect on patients; the nature and symptoms of pain; managing and controlling clinical pain; serious and disabling chronic illnesses: causes., management and coping; heart disease, stroke, cancer and AIDS: causes, management and coping and finally what's ahead for health psychology.
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December 20, 2024Dit boek was echt een uitdaging om doorheen te komen, wat het overigens niet een slecht boek maakt. Vandaar dat het dan ook lastig is om dit boek een rating te geven.
‘Health psychology’ geeft op zich een goed beeld wat het (relatief) nieuwe field inhoudt en geeft beknopt de belangrijkste onderdelen ervan weer die je als beginnende psycholoog moet beheersen. Een kritiekpunt daarin is wel dat veel referenties verouderd lijken te zijn. Er wordt bijv. heel veel onderzoeken gebruikt die tussen de 60 en 30 jaar oud zijn, waardoor je je kan afvragen of er inmiddels betere bronnen zijn.
Zo wordt er bijvoorbeeld aangegeven dat een glas wijn per dag gezondheidsbevorderende effecten zou hebben, terwijl talloos nieuw onderzoek het tegendeel bewijst. Ook lijken bepaalde nieuwe cognitieve en behavioristische interventies te missen.
Al met al 3 sterren.
‘Health psychology’ geeft op zich een goed beeld wat het (relatief) nieuwe field inhoudt en geeft beknopt de belangrijkste onderdelen ervan weer die je als beginnende psycholoog moet beheersen. Een kritiekpunt daarin is wel dat veel referenties verouderd lijken te zijn. Er wordt bijv. heel veel onderzoeken gebruikt die tussen de 60 en 30 jaar oud zijn, waardoor je je kan afvragen of er inmiddels betere bronnen zijn.
Zo wordt er bijvoorbeeld aangegeven dat een glas wijn per dag gezondheidsbevorderende effecten zou hebben, terwijl talloos nieuw onderzoek het tegendeel bewijst. Ook lijken bepaalde nieuwe cognitieve en behavioristische interventies te missen.
Al met al 3 sterren.
October 23, 2014
3,5 to 4 stars.
It's well written and easy to comprehend, but I do have two gripes.
1. The author frequently refers to rather old (1960's, 1970's) research, which makes me wonder if the information cited is still valid.
2. There are too much different subjects, all with separate paragraphs, which makes it fairly hard to actually remember all the content of the book.
Overall, I really did enjoy it.
It's well written and easy to comprehend, but I do have two gripes.
1. The author frequently refers to rather old (1960's, 1970's) research, which makes me wonder if the information cited is still valid.
2. There are too much different subjects, all with separate paragraphs, which makes it fairly hard to actually remember all the content of the book.
Overall, I really did enjoy it.
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October 3, 2015Took photocopies of this book from my library, so that I could study during the holidays. I hope I achieve that!
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