Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


Brannon, Linda, 1948-

Health psychology : an introduction to behavior and health / Linda Brannon, John A. Updegraff, Jess Feist. - Tenth edition - xvii, 574 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Previous edition: Australia: Cengage Learning, 2018

Includes bibliographical references (pages 454-522) and indexes

Part 1. Foundations of health psychology. Introducing health psychology -- Conducting health research -- Seeking and receiving health care -- Adhering to healthy behavior -- Part 2. Stress, pain, and coping. Defining, measuring, and managing stress -- Understanding stress, Immunity, and disease -- Understanding and managing pain -- Considering alternative approaches -- Part 3. Behavior and chronic disease. Behavioral factors in cardiovascular disease -- Behavioral factors in cancer -- Living with chronic illness -- Part 4. Behavioral health. Smoking tobacco -- Using alcohol and other drugs -- Eating and weight -- Exercising -- Part 5. Looking toward the future. Future challenges

9780357375006 (paperback) 0357375009 (paperback)


Medicine and psychology.
Health behavior.
Sick--Psychology.


Kent State University faculty publications.

R726.5 / .B72 2022

616.0019