Red Globe Press Psychology for Health Care: Key Terms and Concepts

Product Description 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. About the Author BARBARA BROMLEY is Senior Lecturer at the University of Luton, UK.; BRIDGET ADAMS was, until recently, Principal Lecturer in Health Psychology at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, UK.