Clinical Psychology

17 Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

FOCUS QUESTIONS

1. What historical events influenced the develop-
   ment of the field of health psychology?


2. What are the major intervention methods used
   by health psychologists?


3. How are prevention techniques used to address
   problems related to smoking, alcohol abuse/
   dependence, and obesity?
   4. What techniques are used to help patients
   cope with stressful medical procedures
   and surgery?
   5. What major influences are likely to affect
   the future of health psychology?

CHAPTER OUTLINE

History and Perspectives
Definitions
History
Linking Stress, Lifestyle and Behavior,
Personality, Social Support, and Health
BOX17-1:Focus on Clinical Applications: Stress
and Everyday Life: What Are the Most
Common Stressors for Undergraduate
Students?
Range of Applications

Methods of Intervention
Respondent Methods
BOX17-2:Focus on Professional Issues: The Role
of Health Psychology: HIV and Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Operant Methods

Cognitive-Behavioral Methods

Biofeedback

Prevention of Health Problems

Cigarette Smoking

BOX17-3:Focus on Professional Issues: Ethnicity

and Cancer Outcomes

Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

Obesity

Other Applications

Coping with Medical Procedures

Compliance with Regimens

Future Directions

Health Care Trends

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