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Multicultural Health Psychology Special Topics Acknowledging Diversity

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ISBN-10: 020531855X

ISBN-13: 9780205318551

Edition: 2002

Authors: Michele K. Lewis

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List price: $133.32
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/30/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English

Preface
Introduction
Health Psychology
Multicultural Health Psychology
Healthy People 2000
Health Statistics: Cultural Group Differences
Biopsychosocial Model
Recurring Themes in Multicultural Health Psychology
Research in Multicultural Health Psychology
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Diet and Health
Dietary Trends
Diet and Disease
Food Habits
Food Habits Across Ethnic Groups
The Psychology of Food Choice
Personal and Social Barriers
Cognitive Barriers
Disordered Eating
Cultural Sensitivity in Treatment
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Smoking and Health
Nicotine and the Committed Smoker
Smoking Incidence
Biopsychosocial Model and Smoking
Genetics and Smoking
Brain Activity and Smoking
Conditioning and Smoking
Cognition and Smoking
Social Learning
Smoking and Underrepresented Populations
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Substance Use and Sexual Behavior
Substance Abuse
Sexual Behavior
Personal Factors
Prevention/Intervention
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Exercise and Health
Health Benefits of Exercise
Personal Barriers
Social Factors as Barriers
Interventions
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Health Psychology and the Workplace
The Significance of Studying Health and the Workplace
Diversity in the Workforce
Variation in Decision Latitude and Job Demand
Job Strain and Shift Work
Sociocultural Factors and African Americans
Sociocultural Factors and Hispanic Americans
Sociocultural Factors and Asian Americans
Program Type
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Depression and Self-Injurious Behaviors
Statement of the Problem
Social Factors
Race/Ethnicity and Suicidal Behavior
Treatment Issues
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Personality and Health
Personality and Health Relationship
Five-Factor Theory
Generic Disease-Prone Personality Theory
Disease-Specific Personality Theory
Sense of Self/Identity
Stress
Sociocultural Factors, Personality, and Health
Emotion Expression
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Social Relations and Health
Social Support and Health
Relationships
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
Spirituality, Music, and Laughter: Health Benefits
Spirituality and Health
Multicultural Health and Spirituality
Music and Health
Laughter and Health
Conclusion
Summary
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Student Activity
References
Index