Applied Topics in Health Psychology
- ISBN-10
- 1118314522
- ISBN-13
- 9781118314524
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 560
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-08-14
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Marie Louise Caltabiano, Lina Ricciardelli
Description
This selection of in-depth, critical and comprehensive chapters on topical issues in applied health psychology features the work of key researchers and practitioners in the Australasian health system and deals with both theoretical and methodological aspects of the subject. The first health psychology text aimed specifically at regional postgraduate trainees Covers an array of topics and issues and focuses on applied aspects of clinical health and health promotion Includes both specialized topics and new frontiers of research Contextualizes health psychology teaching and learning for Australasian students
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