Sarafino draws from the research and theory of many disciplines in order to show psychologists how psychology and health affect each other. The new edition has been updated to include new research and data. New discussions are included on health care systems. Significant new information is also presented on prevention and intervention, especially for teens' risky behaviors. In addition, international examples are included to broaden the psychologist's view of health issues around the world and highlight what works in the field.

Product Description: Self Management First Edition gives instructors flexibility in teaching self management skills & behavior changes. With this book, students can discuss the design of hypothetical self-management projects in class or design and carry out an actual project to change their own behaviors...read more

Product Description: This thorough and up-to-date book presents the concepts and procedures in conducting research—in a way that enables readers to easily understand, integrate, and apply them—and incorporates the use of technology very extensively and effectively...read more

Product Description: Behavior modification holds a unique place within psychology. Rather than simply studying and describing human behavior, its practitioners have developed a rich system of techniques to improve people’s behavior. This comprehensive text demonstrates the relevance and excitement of studying and effecting behavior change...read more

Product Description: This clearly written and engaging text is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of behavior modification. Drawing on research, theory and personal experience, the author explains and provides examples of how these principles have been tested and applied in a variety of settings...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Focusing on behavioural treatments for asthma, this publication provides a review of virtually all multi-subject, controlled studies previously published. It includes definitions and details regarding methodology to make the material more accessible to readers...read more

Product Description: A thorough, up-to-date presentation of the major issues, theories, concepts, and research in behavior modification. This book demonstrates how to pinpoint and identify the behavior to be changed. It describes the purpose of each technique and shows how it is used, presenting guidelines and tips to maximize its effectiveness...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Book by Sarafino, Edward P., Armstrong, James W.

Identifies fifteen common childhood fears, offers parents advice on preventing or alleviating them, and explains how fears can grow stronger