The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, AP* Edition (King), 3rd Edition

Chapter 17: Health Psychology

Chapter Objectives

  1. Describe the scope of health psychology and behavioral medicine.
  2. Describe how stress can effect personal wellness and identify strategies to control it.
  3. Describe the various theoretical models of change.
  4. Discuss psychological and social tools that promote effective life change.
  5. Describe how decisions about physical activity, diet and nutrition, and smoking affect health and well-being.
King: The Science of Psychology, 3rd Edition
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