Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health
- ISBN-10
- 1285687078
- ISBN-13
- 9781285687070
- Series
- Health Psychology
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 544
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-03-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Authors
- Linda Brannon, Jess Feist, John A. Updegraff
Description
For over 20 years, HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH has remained a leader in the field of health psychology for its scholarship, strong and current research base, and balanced coverage of the cognitive, behavioral, and biological approaches to health psychology. Accessible and appealing to a wide-range of readers, this classic book features a concise writing style, ample pedagogy, and numerous visuals to support your learning and understanding. The Eighth Edition is updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, and includes many new real-world examples selected for their interest and relevance. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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- 2021-07-06
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