Customer Reviews
overly pedantic - By: Z. Latt, 15 Nov 2008 
I received this book from Amazon yesterday & after reading some chapters, I would definitely advise you not to buy this book. The way Ogden explains simple concepts such as the psychological steps smokers undergoin order to quit has been made almost unreadable. Some basics are missing & the whole book seems to be made up of mostly waffle.
Quite simply, it seems she is showing off & this book is too big for its boots. Instead, I would recommend Alder as it is an easy read & will get you byin most medical schools.
Rather theoretical and neglects personality research - By: MR, 25 Dec 2002 
An excellent introduction to Health Psychology, but I did find it a bit too theoretical & rather basic at times. There is also relatively little emphasis on personality & health, despite strong evidence for interactions between these. I expected to see coverage of the five factor model & health behaviours/outcomes, & more on heart disease & hostility. But good coverage & excellent set of references for further reading.
engaging - By: , 07 Mar 2001 
as a student nurse, it was vital to myself that i found a book that tackeled the different elements of psychology within nursing. It can truely be said that this book offers depth & insight to various different issues helping to evaluate & support my studying
