Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions

Authors Ed Sarafino and Timothy Smith draw from the research and theory of many disciplines in order to show how psychology and health affect each other.  The 8^th Edition of Health Psychology: Biopsychsocial Interactions has been updated to include a broader picture of health psychology by presenting cross-cultural data.  Additionally, international examples are included to broaden the psychologist€s view of health issues around the world and highlight what works in the field.

The psychological research cited in the text supports a variety of behavioral, physiological, cognitive, and social/personality viewpoints.  A focus on lifespan development in health and illness is integrated throughout the text.