the effect of attitudes, emotions and relationships /
First Statement of Responsibility
Keith J. Karren, N. Lee Smith, Kathryn J. Gordon.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Fifth edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Pearson,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2014]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xix, 583 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-542) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The Mind/Body Connection. Psychoneuroimmunology: the connection between the mind and the body -- The impact of stress on health. -- Perception and Health. The disease-prone personality -- The disease-resistant personality -- Explanatory style and health -- Locus of control, self-esteem, and health. -- Emotions and Health. Anger, hostility, and health -- Worry, anxiety, fear, and health -- Depression, despair, and health -- Grief, bereavement, and health. -- Social Support and Health. Social support, relationships, and health -- Loneliness and health -- Marriage and health -- Families and health. -- Spirituality and Health. The healing power of spirituality, faith, and religion -- The healing power of altruism -- The healing power of humor and laughter. -- The Intervention of Behavioral Medicine. Insomnia and sleep deprivation: health effects and treatment -- The Importance of nutrition to mind and body health -- Behavioral medicine treatment: the effects of mind-body interventions on health outcomes -- Creating wellness: implementing principles of resilience -- The Elements of Human Fulfillment -- The Misunderstood Alternative: Effective Type B Personality Characteristics of Those Proven to be Protected from Heart Disease.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Detailing the latest scientific findings regarding the relationship between the mind and body, this text discusses how attitudes and emotions directly affect physical health and well-being.