Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health [Hardcover]

Linda Brannon (Author), Jess Feist (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0495090654 | ISBN-13: 978-0495090656 | Edition: 6

For over 20 years, Brannon and Feist's HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH has remained the mainstay in the field of health psychology for its scholarship, strong and current research base, and balanced coverage of the cognitive, behavioral, and biological approaches to health psychology. The text's accessibility for a wide-ranging student audience has been a main ingredient of this book's success. Instructors and students alike will appreciate the concise writing style, ample pedagogy, and visual program in this classic approach to the teaching and learning of health psychology.

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About the Author

Linda Brannon received her Ph.D. in human experimental psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Brannon and co-author Jess Feist are both professors in the department of Psychology at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where they have been teaching since receiving their doctorates. After becoming interested in the emerging field of health psychology, Brannon and Feist co-authored the first edition of this text in the 1980s, and they have enjoyed expanding and developing their text along with the field for more than two decades. In addition to her work in health psychology, Dr. Brannon has authored a text on gender and is co-author of an introductory psychology text.

Patty Feist received his Ph.D. in counseling from the University of Kansas. Dr. Feist and co-author Linda Brannon are both professors in the department of Psychology at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where they have been teaching since receiving their doctorates. After becoming interested in the emerging field of health psychology, Feist and Brannon co-authored the first edition of this text in the 1980s, and they have enjoyed expanding and developing their text along with the field for more than two decades. In addition to his work in health psychology, Dr. Feist has co-authored a text on personality with his son Greg.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 615 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 6 edition (May 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495090654
• ISBN-13: 978-0495090656
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Not just for Psychology Students" ~JC Angelcraft, February 12, 2007

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JC Angelcraft "Joe" (Orange County, Mazatlan, Durango, Guadalajara) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health (Hardcover)

Linda Brannon's book "Health Psychology" is a well-written exegetical analysis and framework for understanding behavior and health. For those who are not serious students of psychology, I would recommend this book for anyone wishing to learn more about dealing with and understanding their own personal issues concerning "stress," "pain," and or methods of "coping." This book provides valuable tips on management of these areas and elucidates well on the symbiotic relationship between behavior and health.

For students of medicine and or psychology, Brannon's book covers such important areas as why people adhere or not adhere to medical advice, the use, and practical applications of placebos, and the behavioral factors in cancer.

Hidden in this text, are the reasons for why dieters succeed or fail in their quest to lose weight and strategies that can be deployed for personal empowerment over eating disorders. Its principles are solid and its information will be relevant for many years to come.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great used deal, highlighter disaster, August 19, 2011

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This review is from: Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health (Hardcover)

This 6th Ed. can be used in place of the 7th Ed. for college courses!! The only changes I found were the silly add-ins that publishers love to cram into text books. Chapter text was word-for-word in almost every case.

I got a great deal on this book and saved a lot compared to local bookstore prices or other online vendors. Binding was in great condition, only problem was the extensive highlighting from the previous owner(s). The first few chapters had more highlighted than not (who does that?) which was a bit distracting. Given the price, I'm not complaining in the slightest. I would recommend this seller in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you!, January 31, 2012

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This review is from: Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health (Hardcover)

Thank you so much! My book came on time and was as said, brand new still in the plastic covering! Perfect! :)