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Overview
This volume introduces and critically examines the major experiments exploring hypertension, and places them within a behavioral/psychosomatic framework. The balanced treatment and extensive referencing will prove invaluable for students, psychologists and others interested in individual differences, clinicians, and health educators.
Synopsis
This volume introduces and critically examines the major experiments exploring hypertension, and places them within a behavioral/psychosomatic framework. The balanced treatment and extensive referencing will prove invaluable for students, psychologists and others interested in individual differences, clinicians, and health educators.
Booknews
A self-contained introduction to the changes in cardiovascular activity, hypertension in particular, associated with exposure to psychological stress. Based on the thesis that the degree of cardiac reaction to stress, which varies among individuals, may be linked to the risk of later heart disease. Addressed to behavioral scientists who may have little knowledge of medicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)