Technology and Methods in Behavioral Medicine (Perspectives on Behavioral Medicine Series)

ISBN 10: 0805829229 / ISBN 13: 9780805829228

Published by Psychology Press, 1998

No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # mon0000231652

Synopsis:

This book provides an illustrative overview of some of the key methodological and technical innovations that form the cutting edge of current research in behavioral medicine.

It is divided into three sections. Part I consists of six chapters describing the impact on behavioral medicine research of novel developments in diverse areas such as molecular genetics, neuroendocrine assessment, laboratory radionuclide measurement of cardiac function, and the development of electronic event monitors for measuring compliance with medication regimens. In addition, new applications of long-available assessment techniques in clinical neuropsychology to behavioral issues in cardiovascular disease are reviewed.

Part II includes four chapters which review methods and programs of research dealing with aspects of the ambulatory monitoring of moods and behavioral activities in conjunction with a variety of physiological processes and/or disease states.

Finally, Part III provides two chapters which focus on novel theoretical and/or conceptual approaches--instead of the typical methodological innovations--that have guided recent research in behavioral oncology and in cardiovascular disease and the clustering syndrome of cardiovascular risk factors that relate to insulin metabolism.

About the Author: David S. Krantz, Baum, Andrew S. Baum

Bibliographic Details

Title: Technology and Methods in Behavioral ...
Publisher: Psychology Press
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good