Chapter Outline

I. Definitions of Health Psychology
II. The Mind-Body Relationship: A Brief History
     A. Psychoanalytic Contributions
     B. Psychosomatic Medicine
III. Why Is the Field of Health Psychology Needed?
     A. Changing Patterns of Illness
     B. Expanded Health Care Services
     C. Increased Medical Acceptance
     D. Demonstrated Contributions to Health
     E. Methodological Contributions
IV. The Biopsychosocial Model in Health Psychology
     A. The Biopsychosocial Model versus the Biomedical Model
     B. Advantages of the Biopsychosocial Model
     C. Clinical Implications of the Biopsychosocial Model
     D. Summary
V. What Is Health Psychology Training For?
     A. Careers in Practice
     B. Careers in Research

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