The behavioral sciences and health care

Written for medical students, this textbook provides succinct information on the behavioral, social, and psychological sciences relevant to health and wellness. The book presents a model emphasizing the significance of the interaction among biopsychosocial variables; it also seeks to describe the mechanisms connecting these variables. A USMLE-style review section is included. The authors are researches affiliated with the Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)