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Key Terms and Concepts
Psychology for Health Care
Key Terms and Concepts
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This impressive text guides the reader through the myriad of concepts and approaches used in the research and practice of psychology. Concepts, terms and definitions are grouped alphabetically under thematic chapters covering key topics such as aggression, pain, memory, perception, stress. Additionally, different pyschological perspectives are compared, academic and professional issues are discussed and applications to practice are illustrated throughout with up-to-date examples. The text is an invaluable and readily-accessible guide to a complex field for students and experienced health care professionals who are interested in learning more about the psychological aspects of health care.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Using this Book
Handy Headings
Historical Background
Aggression and Aggression Management
Anxiety and Depression
Attitudes, Attitude Change and Persuasion
Behaviourism and Behaviour Therapies
Biopsychology and Physical Interventions
Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Therapies
Health Beliefs, Lifestyle and Health Promotion
Humanistic Psychology and Counselling
Language and Therapetuic Communication
Loss and Grief Therapy
Memory and Response to Memory Changes
Mind and Altered States of Consciousness
Pain and Pain Management
Perception and Response to Perceptual Changes
Perception of Self and Others
Planning, Playing and Problem-Solving
Psychodynamic Psychology and Psychotherapies
Research, Statistics and Psychometrics
Social Psychology, Groups and Social Skills
Stress and Stress Management
Appendix: Using a Library
Bibliography.
Product details
| Published | 24 Jun 1998 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 368 |
| ISBN | 9780333648094 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Dimensions | Not specified |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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