The Psychology of Health and Health Care A Canadian Perspective 5th by Gary Poole
By: Gary Poole; Deborah Hunt Matheson; David N. Cox
Publisher: Pearson Canada
Print ISBN: 9780133098273, 0133098273
eText ISBN: 9780134436890, 013443689X
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2015
Psychology of Health and Health Care focuses on understanding how biological (e.g., heredity, physiological systems), psychological (e.g., emotions, cognitions, beliefs, personality) and social (e.g., family, community) factors interact to affect health and disease. The main goals of the course are to develop a thorough understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to health, to gain knowledge of the different theories, research, and clinical interventions that relate to health psychology, and the role of psychology in preventing illness, promoting wellness and shaping health care policy.
