| Descript. |
xii, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Key readings in social psychology
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"This volume provides classic and contemporary theory and research in social psychology that sheds light on how people think about health and illness as well as their willingness to engage in health-relevant behaviors. People can react to new health information in different ways - with acceptance, defensiveness, or downright ignorance - and this volume turns to research that can help us to understand these varied reactions." "Several sections of the volume consider the utility of classic social psychological theories and perspectives in understanding behavior relevant to health and illness. These include social influence, social comparison, pluralistic ignorance, social support, cognitive dissonance, message framing, and fear communication. A final section concludes with articles considering the broader social environment - including race, gender, and class - and its role in health and illness.". |
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"The volume also contains an introductory chapter by the editors providing a history of personality and social psychology's interest in health and illness. Together with overviews for each section, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading, the volume is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on health psychology."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Social medicine.
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Health attitudes.
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Medicine and psychology.
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Social psychology.
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| Other Author |
Salovey, Peter.
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Rothman, Alexander J.
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| ISBN |
1841690171 (pbk.) |
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1841690163 |
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1841690163 (hbk.) |
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