ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 9783030399016, 303039901X, 9783030399023, 3030399028

Table of contents :
Opening Quotations to the First Edition
Foreword to the First Edition
Foreword to the First Edition
References
Preface to the Second Edition
References
Preface to the First Edition
References
List of Authors
Acknowledgments
About the Editor
Associate Editors
Advisory Board
Contributors
A
A1C
Abdominal Obesity
Abnormal Psychology
Abrams, David B. (1951-)
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Absolute Risk
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Abstinence
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Abstinence Violation Effect
Synonyms
Definition
Description
AVE in the Context of the Relapse Process
AVE: Cognitive and Affective Responses to a Lapse
Preventing the AVE Response
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Abuse, Elder
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Accelerometry
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Brief History of Behavioral Therapies
Philosophical Basis and Conceptual Framework
Six Core Components of ACT
Acceptance
Cognitive Defusion
Contact with Present Moment
Self-As-Context
Values
Committed Action
Evidence Base for ACT and Applications in Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Acculturation
Definition
Definition and Theoretical Background
Description
Measuring Acculturation
Psychological Acculturation
Acculturation and Its Effect on Health Behaviors
Cross-References
References and Readings
Acetylcholine
Definition
Description
References and Readings
ACT
ACTH
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Actigraphy (Wrist, for Measuring Rest/Activity Patterns and Sleep)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background and Use
Validity
Advantages to Other Methods of Sleep Assessment
Limitations of Actigraphy
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Actimetry
Activation
Active Aging
Active Coping
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Active Sleep
Active Way of Life
Activities of Daily Life Assessment
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Activity Level
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Factors Influencing Activity Level
Individual´s State of Flow
Individual´s Personal Factors
Individual´s Past Experiences
Individual´s Dysfunctions
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Activity Limitations
Activity Monitor
Activity Trackers
Acts of Commission
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Acute Care
Acute Condition
Acute Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Acute Illness
Acute Infection
Acute Myocardial Infarction
References and Further Reading
Acute Phase Proteins
Adaptive Coping
Adaptive Interventions
Addiction
Addiction Rehabilitation
Addictive Behaviors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Ader, Robert
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Adherence
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Extent and Implications of Nonadherence
Assessing Adherence
Patient Self-Report
Clinician Judgment
Clinical Outcomes
Medication Measurement
Electronic Medication Monitors
Computerized Pharmacy Records
Biological Indicators
Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
Determinants of Adherence
Characteristics of the Treatment Regimen
Patient Characteristics
Patient Depression
Provider Characteristics
Patient-Provider Interaction
Socio-environmental Characteristics
Facilitating Adherence
Technology and Adherence
Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Adhesion Molecules
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Adipose Tissue
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Adipose Tissue Dysfunction
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background and Overview
Changes to the Structure, Function, and Cellular Composition of Adipose Tissue
Changes to the Secretion Profile of Adipose Tissue
Broader Implications of Adipose Tissue Dysfunction
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Adipose Tissue Dysregulation
Adjustment Disorders in Health
Definition
Description
Brief History
Current Diagnostic Criteria
Prevalence and Diagnostic Controversies
Assessment Measures
Interventions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Admixture
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Adolescent Psychology
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Glands
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Adrenal Medulla
Adrenergic Activation
Definition
Cross-References
Adrenocorticotropin
Definition
Advance Care Planning
Adversarial Growth
Adverse Drug Events
Adverse Drug Reaction
Definition
Adverse Drug Reactions
Adversity, Early Life
Aerobic Exercise
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Affect
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Describing and Distinguishing Affective States
Functions of Affect
Individual Differences in Affect
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Affect Arousal
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychological and Physiological Components of Arousal
Functions of Arousal
Individual Differences in Arousal
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Affective Hostility
Affective Responses
Affective State
Affiliation
Aged
Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Aggregate Data
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Aggregate Measures
Aggression
Agile Science
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Process Overview
Create Phase
Optimize Phase
Repurpose Phase
Curate Phase
Cross-references
References and Further Readings
Aging
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Aging of the Immune System
Agonist
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
AIDS Dementia Complex
AIDS Prevention
AIDS Wasting
AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History of AIDS
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Cross-References
References and Readings
AII
Alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Alcohol Consumption
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Relevance to Behavioral Medicine
Cultural and Historical Factors Influencing Alcohol Consumption
Neurobiological Effects of Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol Metabolism
Subjective Effects of Alcohol Consumption
Consequences Associated with Alcohol Consumption
Assessment of Alcohol Consumption
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Alcohol Use
Alertness
Allele
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Allele Heterogeneity
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Allergy: Behavioral Treatment, Risk Factors, and Psychosocial Aspects
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Allostasis, Allostatic Load
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Alpha-Amylase
Definition
Description
Measurement of Salivary Alpha-Amylase in Behavioral Medicine
Summary
References and Further Reading
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Alter
Altered Appearance
Alternative Medicine
Synonyms
Definition
What Are the Types of Modalities Encompassed in the CAM Definition?
What Is a Dietary Supplement, and How Are These Regulated by FDA?
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Alzheimer´s Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement (ABPM)
Ambulatory Monitoring
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
American Cancer Society
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Readings
American Diabetes Association
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Readings
American Heart Association
Basic Information
Cross-References
American Psychological Association Division 38 (Health Psychology)
Basic Information
American Psychosomatic Society
Basic Information
History
Major Impact on the Field
Mission
Awards and Scholarships
Annual Meeting
Journal
Committees and Memberships
References and Readings
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Anabolic Resistance
Analgesia
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Analytes
Anderson, Norman B. (1955-)
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Androgen
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Androgenic Hormone
Ang II
Anger
Anger Assessment
Anger Management
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Anger Avoidance and Reduction Strategies
Anger Awareness, Experience, and Expression Strategies
Cross-References
References and Readings
Anger, Measurement
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Self-reports
Behavioral Observations
Physiological Measures
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Angina Pectoris
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Angiogram
Angiography/Angioplasty
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Angioplasty
Angiotensin
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
Cross-References
References and Readings
Antagonism
Anterior Hypothalamic Area
Anthropometric
Anthropometrics
Antianxiety Drug
Antibodies
Synonyms
Definition (and Description)
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Antibody Generators Pathogens
Antidepressant Medications
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Antidepressants
Antigens
Synonyms
Definition (and Description)
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Antihypertensive
Antihypertensive Drugs
Antihypertensive Medications
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Anti-inflammatory Medications
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Antioxidant
Definition
References and Further Reading
Antiplatelet Therapy
Antiserum
Anxiety
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Normal Versus Abnormal Anxiety
Anxiety Subtypes
Performance anxiety
Stranger and social anxiety
Choice or decision anxiety
State versus trait anxiety
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Anxiety and Cardiovascular Disease
Anxiety and Heart Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Anxiety and Its Measurement
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Anxiety Disorder
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Panic Disorder With or Without Agoraphobia
Description and Symptoms
Treatment
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Description and Symptoms
Treatment
Social Phobia
Description and Symptoms
Treatment
Specific Phobia
Description and Symptoms
Treatment
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Description and Symptoms
Treatment
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Description and Symptoms
Treatment
Acute Stress Disorder
Anxiety Disorder due to a General Medical Condition and Substance-Induced Anxiety Disorder
Description and Symptoms
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Anxiolytic
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Anxiousness
Apolipoproteins: APOA-I, APOA-IV, APOE
Definition
References and Further Reading
Appearance Evaluation
Appetite and Appetite Regulation
Definition
Description
Appetite and Obesity
Cross-References
References and Readings
Apple Shaped
Applied Behavior Analysis
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Appreciation
Arbitrary Inference
Arcuate Nucleus
Area Under the Curve (AUC)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Area Under the Curve Across All Time
Arithmetic Mean
Arousal
Arrhythmia
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
ART
Art Psychotherapy
Art Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
ART, Assisted Reproductive Technology
Arteries
Synonyms
Description
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Arteriography
Arteriola
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Arthritis: Psychosocial Aspects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychosocial Factors in Arthritis
Stress
Affective Components
Cognitive Components
Social Factors
Psychosocial Interventions for Arthritis
Cross-References
References and Reading
Artificial Environment
Artificial Intelligence
Aspirin
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Assertiveness Training
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Assessment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Assisted Living
Definition
Services
Environment
References and Readings
Assisted Reproductive Technology
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Assisted Suicide
Associate
Asthma
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Asthma and Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Asthma Education and Prevention Program
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Asthma Interventions
Asthma: Behavioral Treatment
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Atherogenesis
Atherosclerosis
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Atherosclerotic Plaque
Atrial Fibrillation
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Atrophy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Attachment Theory
Definition
Description
Overview of Attachment Theory
Implications for Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Readings
Attention
Attention Training
Attitudes
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Attitudes and Health Behavior
Health Behavior Theories
Attitude Change to Change Health Behavior
Limits of the Influence of Attitudes on Behavior
Cross-References
References and Readings
Attribution Theory
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Attributional Style
Attributional Style Questionnaire (ASQ)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autoimmune Diabetes
Autoimmune Diabetes Mellitus
Autonomic
Autonomic Activation
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Autonomic Arousal
Autonomic Balance
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Anatomical Structure
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Innervations of Visceral Structures and Functioning
Neurotransmitters and Receptors
Central Control
Summary
Cross-References
References and Readings
Autonomic Reactivity
AVE
Average
Avoidance
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
Avoidance Coping
Self-Regulation and Health-Relevant Avoidance Goals
Health Information Avoidance
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Avoidance Coping
Avoidance Goals
Avoidance Motivation
Avoidant Coping
B
Back Pain
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Backache
Bariatric Surgery
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Baroreceptors
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Barrier Method of Protection
Basal Metabolic Rate
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Baseline
Definition
Cross-References
B-Cell Stimulatory Factor 2
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Behavior Change
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Behavior Change Techniques
Definition
Description
Why Is It Important to Specify Interventions in Terms of Behavior Change Techniques?
The Development of a Method of Specifying BCTs
How BCT Taxonomies Have Been Used
The Benefits of the BCT Approach
Linking BCTs to Mechanisms of Action
Advancing the Science of Behavior Change
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Behavior Modification
Synonyms
Definition
Description
The Representative Theory and Technique of the Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
Applied Action Analytical Model
Neobehavioristic Mediational S-R Theory
Social Learning Theory Model
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Model
Cross-References
References and Readings
Behavior Modification Program
Behavior Therapy
Behavioral Analytics
Behavioral Disengagement
Behavioral Disorder
Behavioral Ecological Model
Behavioral Endocrinology
Behavioral Immunology
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Behavioral Informatics
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Opportunities
Challenges
Sample Application Areas
Looking Ahead
References and Further Reading
Behavioral Inhibition
Synonyms
Definition
Characteristics
Assessment of Behavioral Inhibition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Behavioral Intervention
Behavioral Intervention Technologies
Behavioral Medicine
Definition
Description
Foundation of Behavioral Medicine
Educating and Training the Next Generation of Behavioral Medicine Researchers and Practitioners
Digital Health
Collaborations Within the Field of Behavioral Medicine
Collaborations with Additional Disciplines
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Behavioral Oncology
Behavioral Sciences at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Synonyms
Basic Information
Cross-References
References and Readings
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Definition
Description
Techniques Utilized in CBT-I
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Behavioral Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History
Procedure for Treatment
Application
Cross-References
References and Readings
Beliefs
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Beliefs About Stress
Bender
Benefit Evaluation in Health Economic Studies
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Economic Evaluation and Implications for Outcome Measurement
The Internal Structure of Preference Formulation
Attitudes Toward Risk
Aggregation of Individual Preferences
The Meaning of Validity in Outcome Assessment
Quality-Adjusted Life-Years (QALYs)
Healthy-Years Equivalent (HYE)
Willingness-to-Pay (WTP)
References and Further Readings
Benefit Finding
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Benefit-Risk Estimation
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Benefit-Risk Profile
Benefit-Risk Ratio
Benefits of Exercise
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Benson, Herbert
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
References and Reading
Bereavement
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Bereavement Counseling
Bereavement Therapy
Beta Cells
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Bias
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
Big Five, The
Binge
Binge Drinking
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-references
References and Further Readings
Binge Eating
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Biobehavioral Mechanisms
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Biofeedback
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Biofeedback Control
Biofeedback Therapy
Biological Indicators
Biological Markers
Biomarkers
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Biomedical Factors
Biophysical Converter
Biopsychosocial Model
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Bipolar Disorder, with Seasonal Pattern
Birth Control
Birth Planning
Birth Prevention
Birth Weight
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Bladder Carcinoma
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Blood Donation
Description
Risk of Syncopal Reactions to Blood Donation
Impact of Syncopal Reactions on Blood Donor Retention
Reducing the Risk of Syncopal Reactions
Conclusion
References and Readings
Blood Glucose
Synonyms
Definition
Hormones that Regulate Glucose
Blood Glucose Measurements
Cross-References
References and Readings
Blood Pressure
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Blood Pressure (BP)
Blood Pressure Classification
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Accurate BP Estimation
Clinical Guidelines
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Blood Pressure Reactivity or Responses
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Basis of the Blood Pressure Response to Stress
Reactivity as a Stable Pattern of Responses
Etiological Significance
Measurement Issues
Influencing Factors
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Blood Pressure, Elevated
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Blood Pressure, Measurement of
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Blood Sugar
Blood Vessel Wall
Body Composition
Synonyms
Definition
Body Composition Measurement
Cross-References
References and Readings
Body Esteem
Body Fat
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Body Image
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Body Image and Appearance-Altering Conditions
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychosocial Challenges Faced by Individuals with an Appearance-Altering Condition
Current Knowledge on Factors Influencing Adjustment to an Altered Appearance
Current Knowledge on Interventions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Body Language
Body Mass Index
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Body Measurement
Body Perception
Body Size Satisfaction
Bogalusa Heart Study
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Design
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Brain
Brain and Spinal Cord
Brain Damage
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Brain Imaging
Brain Injury
Brain Lesion
Brain Pathology
Brain Trauma
Brain Tumor
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Brain Wave
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Brain, Cortex
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Brain, Imaging
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Contrast X-rays and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT/CT)
Single Photon/Positron Emission Tomography (SPECT/PET)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)/Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
Diffuse Optical Imaging or Tomography (DOI/DOT) and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Cross-References
References and Readings
Brain, Injury
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Types of Injury
Primary Versus Secondary Injury
Focal and Diffuse Injury
Cross-References
References and Readings
Brain, Tissue
Definition
Neurons
Glial Cells
Cross-References
References and Readings
Brain-Behavior Relationships
BRCA1 and BRCA2
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Breast Cancer
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Breast Cancer Genes
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Neoplasm
Breast/Ovarian Genetic Testing
Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality (BMMRS)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Brief Symptom Inventory
Definition
References and Readings
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchitis
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Brownell, Kelly D. (1951-)
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Reading
Built Environment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Dietary Behaviors
Physical Activity
Environmental Quality
References and Readings
Bulimia
Definition
Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Bypass Surgery
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Indications
Surgery
Complications
Alternative Therapy
References and Readings
C
CABG
Cachectin
Cachexia (Wasting Syndrome)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Etiology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Psychosocial Impact of Wasting
The Role of Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Readings
Caffeine
Caloric Intake
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer and Cigarette Smoking
Cancer and Diet
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer and Physical Activity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer and Smoking
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer and Tobacco Smoking
Cancer Cachexia
Cancer of the Uterine Cervix
Cancer Prevention
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer Risk Perceptions
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Risk Perceptions and Health Behavior
Risk Perception: The Role of Affect and Cognition
Conveying Risk Estimates
Summary and Future Directions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cancer Screening/Detection/Surveillance
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History of Screening
Recommending Authorities
Controversial Recommendations
Surveillance
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer Survivor
Cancer Survivorship
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Origin
Characteristics of Cancer Survivors
Seasons of Cancer Survival
Long-Term and Late Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Physical Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Essentials of Survivorship Care
References and Readings
Cancer Treatment and Management
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer Treatment-Swelling
Cancer Types
Cancer, Bladder
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Bladder Anatomy and Histopathology
Bladder Cancer Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Detection
Nonmuscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) Treatment
Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC) Treatment
Bladder Cancer Surveillance
Issues in Bladder Cancer Survivorship
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer, Cervical
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer, Colorectal
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer, Lymphatic
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cancer, Prostate
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Prostate Cancer Epidemiology
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Current Medical Research and Interventions in Prostate Cancer
Current Behavioral Medicine Research and Interventions in Prostate Cancer
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer, Testicular
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Diagnosis and Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer, Types of
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cancer: Psychosocial Treatment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Natural History
Indications and Assessment
Psychosocial Treatment Modalities
Psychosocial Effects of Intervention
Biological Effects of Intervention
Stepped Care Model of Psychosocial Intervention
Cross-References
References and Readings
Canonical Correlation
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Capsaicin
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Carbohydrates
Synonyms
Definition (and Description)
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Carcinogens
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References
Carcinoma
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References
Carcinoma of the Prostate
Cardiac Cachexia
Cardiac Death
Synonyms
Definition
References and Further Reading
Cardiac Events
References and Further Reading
Cardiac Output
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
History of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Typical Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Evidence Supporting Cardiac Rehabilitation
Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cardiac Risk Factor
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardiac Surgery
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cardiologist
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cardiology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cardiology Expert
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Get Regular Health Screenings
Limit Tobacco Exposure
Engage in Regular Physical Activity
Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Limit Alcohol Use
Reduce Stress and Negative Emotionality
Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiovascular Medicine Expert
Cardiovascular Recovery
Definition
Description
Early Theories of Stress and Recovery
Cognitive-Affective Determinants of Poorer Recovery
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cardiovascular Response/Reactivity
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Major Cardiovascular Disorders
Attributes of Risk Factors
Risk Factor Categories
Risk Factor Interactions
Traditional and Psychosocial Risk Factors
Lifestyle as the Major Determinant of CVD
Stress and Emotional Dispositions
Social Factors
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Cardiovascular Stress Responses
Cardiovascular Surgery
Care Continuity
Care of Older Adults
Care Recipients
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Career Assessment
Career Evaluation
Caregiver Acts of Omission
Caregiver Burden
Caregiver Hassle
Caregiver Strain
Caregiver/Caregiving and Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Definition
References and Readings
Case Reports
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Case Studies
Case-Control Studies
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Case-Crossover Studies
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Casual Sex
CAT Scan
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Catastrophizing/Catastrophic Thinking
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Catecholamines
General Background
Physiological Relevance
Control of Release/Synthesis
Localization/Molecular Biology
Behavioral Effects
Causal Diagrams
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Causal Pathway Diagram
Causal Pathway Model
Cause Marketing
Causes
Celexa®
Cell Adhesion Molecule
Cellular Theory of Aging
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D Scale)
Definition and Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Center for Scientific Review
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Central Adiposity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Central Nervous System
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Anatomy
Cell Types
Neurotransmitter Systems
Dopamine
Function and Dysfunction of the Dopaminergic System
Norepinephrine
Serotonin
Function and Dysfunction of the 5-HT System
Glutamate
Gamma-aminobutyric Acid
Function and Dysfunction of the GABAergic System
Brain Circuits
Chances and Limitations of Neuroscience
Cross-References
References and Readings
Central Tendency
Definition
Cross-References
CER
Cerebrum
Cervical Adenocarcinoma
Cessation Intervention (Smoking or Tobacco)
Synonyms
Definition
Background
Treatment
Relapse Prevention
Addressing Smokers Who Are Not Interested in Quitting
Summary and Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Readings
CF
Changing
Character Traits
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Characteristics Study
Chatbots
Chemical Dependency Treatment
Chemo, Cancer Chemotherapy
Chemokines
Chemotherapy
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Chesney, Margaret
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Chest Pain
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Child Abuse
Synonyms
Definition
Types
Description
Prevalence
Etiology and Sequelae
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Child Development
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Child Neglect
Synonyms
Definition
Types
Description
Prevalence
Etiology and Sequelae
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Child Psychology
Childhood Obesity
Childhood Origins of Cardiovascular Disease
CHO
Choir
Cholesterol
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Choral Singing
Chromosomes
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Care
Chronic Condition
Chronic Depression
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Chronic Depressive Disorder
Chronic Disease Management
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Chronic Disease Management Models
Current Approaches to Chronic Disease Management
Challenges of Patient Care
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Chronic Disease or Illness
Definition
Description
Risk Factors
Chronic Disease Management
Cross-References
References and Readings
Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Definition
Description
Comorbidity
Prevalence
Pathophysiology
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Suggested Readings
Chronic Inflammatory Polyarthritis
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Patients
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Chronic Pain, Types of (Cancer, Musculoskeletal, Pelvic), Management of
Definition
Description
Psychological Treatment of Pain
Behavioral/Operant Programs
Back Schools
Cognitive-Behavioral Programs
Stress Management Programs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Risk-Factor-Targeted Interventions
Graded Activity and Exposure
Choosing Among Different Psychological Interventions
Cross-References
References and Reading
Chronobiology
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Websites
Church Attendance
Church-Based Interventions
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Church-Based Support
Cigarette
Cigarette Smoking
Cigarette Smoking and Health
Cigarette Smoking Cessation
Circadian Clock
Circadian Rhythm
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Citalopram
Civility
Classic Migraine
Classical Conditioning
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Clinical Agreement
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Clinical Decision-Making
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Clinical Equipoise
Clinical Ethics
Clinical Guideline
Clinical Health Psychology
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Clinical Predictors
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Clinical Settings
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Clinical Study Design
Clinical Trial
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Clusters
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
CMV
Coagulation of Blood
Synonyms
Definition
Normal Hemostasis
Disturbances of Blood Coagulation
Cross-References
References and Readings
Coding RNA
Coffee
Coffee Drinking, Effects of Caffeine
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Coffee/Caffeine and the Central Nervous System
Alertness and Sleep
Sensory and Intellectual Abilities
Anxiety and Pain
Caffeine and Dependence
Coffee/Caffeine and Cognition: Normal and Pathological Aging
Normal Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Coffee and Alzheimer´s Disease
Caffeine and Parkinson´s Disease
Coffee and the Cardiovascular System
Coffee and Cancer
Cancers of the Digestive Tract
Breast, Ovary, and Endometrial Cancer
Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, and Skin Cancer
Coffee and Type 2 diabetes
Caffeine, Fertility, Pregnancy, Fetal and Neonatal Growth
Effects on Fertility
Effects on the Course of Pregnancy
Effects on Postnatal Development
Caffeine and Sports Activity
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cognition
Cognitions
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive Appraisal
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Brief History of CBT
CBT Model of Clinical Symptoms
Applications of the CBT Model in Behavioral Medicine
Common Elements of CBT Interventions
Considerations for CBT in Behavioral Medicine Populations
CBT Applications in Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cognitive Control
Cognitive Deficit
Cognitive Disorder
Cognitive Evaluation Theory
Cognitive Factors
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cognitive Function
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cognitive Impairment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cognitive Impairment Tests
Cognitive Mediators
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Reappraisal
Cognitive Restructuring
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cognitive Status Tests
Cognitive Strategies
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cognitive Strategy
Cognitive Style
Cognitive Techniques
Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management Training
Cohort Study
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cold Pressor Task
Cold Pressor Test
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Colitis
Collaborative Care
Collaborator
Colleague
College Students
Colorectal Cancer
Commissioning Parent
Common Cold
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Common Cold: Cause
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Common Cold: The Stress Factor
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Common Disease-Common Variant
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Common Migraine
Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
Illness Representations
Appraisal of Health Threats and Effects of Action
Treatment Representations
Measurement
Interventions and the CSM
Concluding Remarks
Cross-References
References and Readings
Communication Skills
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Communication, Nonverbal
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Community Coalitions
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Types of Coalitions
Community Coalition Action Theory
Construct 1: Stages of Development
Construct 2: Community Context
Construct 3: Lead Agency/Convener Group
Construct 4: Coalition Membership
Construct 5: Operations and Process
Construct 6: Leadership and Staffing
Construct 7: Structure
Construct 8: Pooled Member and External Resources
Construct 9: Member Engagement
Construct 10: Assessment and Planning
Construct 11: Implementation of Strategies
Construct 12: Community Change Outcomes
Construct 13: Health and Social Outcomes
Construct 14: Community Capacity
Coalition Evaluation
Cross-References
References and Readings
Community Collaboration
Community Health Advisors
Community Health Representatives
Community Health Workers (CHW)
Community Partnership
Community Sample
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Community-Based Participatory Research
Synonyms
Definition
Research Process
Health Behavior Change
Ethical Considerations
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Community-Based Research
Comorbidity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Implications for Treatment and Clinical Care
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Comparative Effectiveness Methodology
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Comparator Group
Compassion
Complex Intervention
Complex Traits
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Compliance
Complications of Atherosclerosis
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Composition
Computed Axial Tomography
Computed Tomography
Computed Transaxial Tomography
Computer Cartography
Computer Use
Computer-Based Patient Record
Computerized Axial Tomography
Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) Scan
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Computerized Simulation
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Concentration
Concordance
Definition
References and Further Reading
Concurrent Control
Concussion
Conditioned Response
Condom Protected Sex
Condom Use
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Confidentiality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Confounding Influence
Definition
Cross-References
Congestive Heart Failure
Synonyms
Description
References and Further Reading
Conjecture
Consensus Guideline
CONSORT Guidelines
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Construct Validity
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Constructive Coping
Consumer Health
Consumer Health Informatics
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
Background and Definitions
State of the Science
Future Implications
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Contemplation
Context Effect
Continuity of Care
Synonyms
Definition
References and Further Reading
Continuous Glucose Monitor Systems
References and Further Reading
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
Contraception
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Control
Control Group
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Control Group of a Randomized Trial
Conversational Agents
Cook-Medley Hostility Scale
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Coping
Definition
Description
Distinctions and Groupings Among Coping Responses
Problem-Focused Versus Emotion-Focused Coping
Engagement Versus Disengagement
Accommodative Coping and Meaning-Focused Coping
Stepping Back
Relations Between Coping and Well-Being
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Coping Skills Training
Coping Strategies
Coping with Stress
Copy Number Variant (CNV)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Event
References and Further Reading
Coronary Heart Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Coronary Vasoconstriction
Definition
Description
Coronary Vasoconstriction in Acute Coronary Syndromes and Variant (Prinzmetal´s) Angina
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cortical Activity
Cortical Dementia
Corticosteroids
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cortisol
Definition
Description
Biosynthesis and Basic Characteristics
Cortisol in Blood and Tissue
Physiological Actions
Mechanisms of Signal Transduction
Effects of Cortisol
Prenatal Effects: Fetal Organ Maturation
Effects on Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolism
Effects on Electrolyte Metabolism
Immunological Effects
Effects on Brain and Cognition
Regulation
Overview
Basal Secretion
Response to Physiological and Psychological Stress
Measurement
Blood Plasma or Serum
Saliva
Urine
Hair
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cortisone
Cost Analysis
Cost Identification
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Cost-Comparison Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness
Definition
Description
The Decision Rules of CEA
Extending Economic Evaluation to Identify Efficiency Improvements
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA)
Cost-Minimization Analysis
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cost-Utility Analysis (CUA)
Couple Therapy
Couple-Focused Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Behavior-Focused Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Psychoanalytical Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Cross-References
References and Readings
Covariance Components Model
Co-workers
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Crohn´s Disease (CD)
References and Further Reading
Cross-Border Reproductive Care
Cross-Cultural Cohort Study
Crossover Design
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Cross-Sectional Study
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
CT Scan
Cultural and Ethnic Differences
Definition
Description
Implications
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Competence
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Cultural Factors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Association Between Cultural Factors, Health Behaviors, and Racial and Ethnic Background
Measurement of Cultural Factors
Integration of Cultural Factors into Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cultural Sensitivity
Custodian
CVD Prevention
Cynical Distrust
Cynical Hostility
Cynicism
Cystic Fibrosis
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Cytokine-Induced Depression
Cytokines
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Cytomegalovirus
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus Infection, Chronic Disease, and Mortality
Cytomegalovirus Infection and Its Relevance to Behavioral Medicine
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Cytotoxic T Cell Differentiation Factor
D
Daily Diary
Daily Hassles
Daily Life Skills
Daily Mood Variation
Daily Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Dangerous Drinking
Data
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
Database Development and Management
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Dean Ornish
Death
Death Anxiety
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Death Rate
Death, Sudden
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Decision Aid
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Decision Analysis
Decision Authority
Decision Latitude
Decision Support Tool
Deep Sleep
Defense Mechanism
Defensive Coping
Defensive Denial
Defensiveness
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Defensive Cognitive Processing
Physiological Effects of Defensiveness
Increased Prevalence of Morbidity and Mortality Among Defensive Copers
Cross-References
References and Readings
Degenerative Diseases: Disc or Spine
Definition
References and Readings
Degenerative Diseases: Joint
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Degenerative Parkinsonism
Degrees of Freedom
Definition
Description
Cross-References
Dekker, Joost
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Reading
Delay Discounting
Deliberate Self-Harm
Delta Sleep
Dementia
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Other Dementias
Treatable Dementia
Rapidly Progressive Dementia (RPD)
Assessment of Dementia
Prevention of Dementia
Cross-References
References and Readings
Dementia Screening Tests
Dementing Illness
Demographics
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Demyelinating Disease
Denial
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Defensive Denial
Malignant Denial
Denial versus Avoidance
Cross-References
References and Readings
Dependence, Drug
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Determinants of Dependence
Behavioral/Psychological and Physical Dependence
Acquisition, Maintenance, and Elimination of Drug Dependence
Cross-References
References and Readings
Depression
Depression Assessment
Depression Diagnosis
Depression: Measurement
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Depression: Symptoms
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Reading
Depression: Treatment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Depressive Episode
Descriptive Data
Design Thinking
Determinants
Developmental Disabilities
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Epidemiology
Etiology
Diagnosis
Intervention/Current Best Practices
References and Further Reading
Developmental Psychology
Deviance
Dex Suppression Test
Dex Test
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
DHA
Diabesity in Children
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Diabetes
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Diabetes Education
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Diabetes Foot Care
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
Diabetes Prevention Program
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Diabetes: Psychosocial Factors
Definition
Description
Adaptation and Self-management
After Diagnosis
Social Support
Quality of Life
Psychiatric Comorbidity
Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Sexual Problems
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Reading
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic Neuropathy
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Diabetologist (Diabetes Specialist)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Diagnostic Criteria
Diagnostic Features of Depression
Diagnostic Interview
Diagnostic Interview Schedule
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Dialogue Systems
Diaries
Synonyms
Definition
Advantages
Disadvantages
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Diathesis-Stress Model
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History
Diatheses
The Role of Stress
Specifying Diathesis-Stress Models
Current State of Stress-Diathesis Models
Cross-References
References and Readings
Diet and Cancer
Dietary Fatty Acids
Dietary Lipids Absorption
Dietary Requirements
Dietary Supplement
Differential Psychology
Diffuse Optical Imaging (DOI)
Diffusion
Digital Health Coaching
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Benefits
Challenges and Future Directions
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Digital Health Technologies
Digital Health Trial Methodology
Digital Media
Digital Native
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Digital Relational Agents
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Dimeric Glycoprotein
Dimsdale, Joel E.
Major Accomplishments
References and Further Readings
DIS
Disability
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Conceptualizing Disability
Measuring Disability
Cross-References
References and Readings
Disability Assessment
Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Disclosure
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Discrimination
Discrimination and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Disease Acuity
Disease Burden
Definition
References and Further Readings
Disease Management
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Disease Manifestation
Disease Onset
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Disease Severity
Synonyms
Definition
Disease Severity Index
Disinhibition
Dispersion
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Disposition
Dispositional Optimism
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Dispositional Pessimism
Dissemination
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Dissemination and Implementation
Distant Intercessory Prayer
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Distraction (Coping Strategy)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Distress
Distressed Personality Type
Disuse Atrophy
Diuretic
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Diurnal Mood Variation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Diurnal Rhythms in Mood
Diversion
Diversity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Divorce and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Dizygotic Twins
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
DNA
Synonyms
Definition
The Relevance of Genetics for Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Readings
DNA-Methylation
DNR Order
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Do Not Resuscitate Order: DNR
Cross-References
References and Readings
Doctor-Patient Communication: Why and How Communication Contributes to the Quality of Medical Care
Synonyms
Description
Why Medical Communication Is Important
How Communication Is Assessed
Future Directions for Improving Medical Communication
Cross-References
References and Readings
Doctor-Patient Interactions
Domestic Violence
Dominance
Dominant Inheritance
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Dopamine
Definition
Description
Anatomy
Transmission
Function
Cross-References
References and Readings
Dorsal Hypothalamic Area
Dorsalgia
Dorsomedial Nucleus
Dose: Intensity, Response
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Double-Blind Study
Definition
Cross-References
Drinking
Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse: Treatment
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Drug Dependence Treatment
Drug Development
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug, Adverse Effects/Complications
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
DST
Dual Diagnosis
Dual Process Models of Health Behavior
Dual Systems Models
Dunbar-Jacob, Jacqueline
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Reading
Dyadic Stress
Dynorphins
Dysfunctional/Dysfunction
Dyslipidemia
Synonyms
Definition
Etiology
Clinical Evaluation and Intervention
Cross-References
References and Readings
Dyspnea
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Dysrhythmia
Dysthymia
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Dysthymic Disorder
E
Early Detection
Eating Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
Definition
Prevalence
Etiology
Comorbidities
Cross-References
References and Readings
Eating Habits
Eating Practices
EBV
ECG
Ecologic Bias
Ecological Fallacy
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Ecological Framework
Ecological Models: Application to Physical Activity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History of Ecological Models
Ecological Models and Physical Activity
Strengths and Limitations of Ecological Models in Physical Activity Research
Cross-References
References and Readings
Ecological Momentary Assessment
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Ecology
Ecosystems, Stable and Sustainable
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Ecosystem Services and Human Well-Being
Human Health
Psychological Health and Ecosystem Cultural Services
Supporting Ecosystem Services
Prospects
Solutions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
E-Counselling
Edema
Education, Lack of: As a Risk Factor
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Education, Patient
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
EEG
Effect Modification
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Efficacy
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Efficacy Cognitions
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Egg Donation
Egg Donor
Ego-Depletion
eHealth
eHealth and Behavioral Intervention Technologies
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
eHealth Cost-Benefit Analysis
eHealth Cost-Effectiveness
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
eHealth Economic Evaluation
eHealth/mHealth Trial Methodology
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Elderly
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Electrodermal Activity (EDA)
Definition
Description
What Is Electrodermal Activity?
Applications of Electrodermal Activity
Psychological and Psychosomatic Illness
Therapeutic Applications of Electrodermal Activity
Conclusion
References and Readings
Electronic Health Record
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Electronic Medical Record
Electronic Patient Record
Elevated Blood Pressure
Embryo Donation
Emotion
Emotion Modulation
Emotion Regulation
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Emotional Control
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Emotional Disclosure
Emotional Disorder
Emotional Distress
Emotional Expression
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Emotional Reactions
Emotional Responses
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Emotions: Positive and Negative
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Empathy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Emphysema
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Employee Appraisal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Employer-Sponsored Assistance Programs
Employment
Employment Status
Empowerment
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Endocrine Gland
Endocrinologist
Endocrinology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
End-of-Life
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
End-of-Life Care
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Issues for Patients (Advance Care Planning)
Issues for Healthcare Professionals
Issues for Caregivers
Ethical Issues
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
End-of-Life Care Preferences
End-of-Life Issues
Endogenous Morphine
Endogenous Opioids/Endorphins/Enkephalin
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Classification of Opioid Peptides and Receptors
Distribution of Opioid Peptides and Receptors
Role of Opioids in Stress, Neuroendocrine Reactivity, and Homeostasis
Opioids in Health and Disease
Appetitive Mechanisms Maintaining Chemical and Behavioral Dependencies
Acute and Chronic Pain
Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cardiovascular Disease
Opioids and Behavioral Therapies
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Endometriosis
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Endomorphins
Endothelial Function
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Assessing Endothelial Function
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cause, Symptoms, and Diagnosis of ESRD
Prevalence of ESRD in the US Population
Treatments for ESRD
Adherence to ESRD Treatments
Determinants and Interventions Related to ESRD Adherence
Depression and ESRD
Cross-References
References and Readings
Energy
Energy In
Energy Intake
Energy: Expenditure, Intake, Lack of
Definition
References and Further Reading
Engel, George
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Engineering Psychology
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
EPA
Epidemiological Studies
Epidemiological Study
Epidemiology
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Epigenetics
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Epinephrine
Background
Physiological Relevance
Control of Release/Synthesis
Localization and Molecular Biology
Behavioral Actions
Epistasis
Epstein-Barr Virus
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Equilibrium
Equipoise
Erectile Dysfunction
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Ergonomics
Ergotherapy
Escape-Avoidance Coping
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Escitalopram
ESM
Essential Fatty Acids
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Estrogen
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
E-Therapy
Ethical Issues
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Ethics
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Ethics Committee
Synonyms
Definition
References and Further Reading
Ethnic Identity
Ethnicity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Ethnicity Subgroups
Etiology/Pathogenesis
Definition
Etiology
Pathogenesis
Cross-References
References and Readings
Euthanasia
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Evaluation
Evaluation of Potential Public Health Impact
Evaluations
Event Sampling
Event-Related Optical Imaging (EROI)
Everyday Problems
Evidence Hierarchy
Evidence-Based Behavioral Medicine (EBBM)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History of Evidence-Based Practice
From EBM to EBBM
From EBBM to EBBP to, Simply, EBP: The Conceptual Model
Health Professionals´ Roles in EBP
The Five Steps of Evidence-Based Practice
Educational Resources
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Evidence-Based Behavioral Practice
Evidence-Based Medicine
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Psychological Practice
Excess Weight
Excessive Drinking
Executive Control Resources
Executive Function
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Exercise
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Domains of Physical Activity
Types of Physical Activity
Physical Activity Intensity Levels
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical Activity Recommendations
Prevalence of Physical Activity in the United States
Cross-References
References and Readings
Exercise and Cancer
Exercise Is Medicine
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Testing
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Exercise Tolerance Test
Exercise, Benefits of
Exercise-General Category
Exergames
Exhaustion
Expanded Attributional Style Questionnaire (EASQ)
Expectancy
Expectancy Effect
Expectations of Recovery Measure
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Experience Sampling
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Experience Sampling Method
Experimental Design
Experimental Designs
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Experimental Group
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Explanations
Explanatory Models of Illness
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Explanatory Style
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Exploratory Study
Expression Pattern
Expressive Art Therapy
Expressive Writing and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Origins
Expressive Writing Interventions and Variations
Effects of Expressive Writing
Who Benefits from Expressive Writing?
How Does Expressive Writing Work?
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Ex-Smokers
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Extended Life Orientation Test (E-LOT)
External Locus of Control
Synonyms
Definition
Description
External Locus of Control
Cross-References
References and Readings
Extrinsic Religiousness (Religiosity)
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Eye Tracker
Eye Tracking
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Eye Movement Measurement Methodologies
Basic Operating Principles of Remote Eye Trackers
Applications
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
F
Factorial Experimental Designs
Failure
Faith and Health
Faith Community Interventions
Faith-Based Interventions
Fall Risk Behavior
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
False Negative
False Positive
False-Negative Error
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
False-Positive Error
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Family
Family Aggregation
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Family Aid
Family and Medical Leave Act
Synonyms
Definition
Eligibility
Job Restoration
References and Readings
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, The
Family Assistance
Synonyms
Definition
The Office of Family Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Programs
Other Forms of Economic Family Assistance
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Noneconomic Forms of Family Assistance
Cross-References
References and Readings
Family Caretaker
Family Concordance
Family Medicine
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Physician
Family Planning
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
Contraception
Options and Use
Methods of Birth Control Among US Women, 2006-2008
Access to Contraception
Abortion
Definition
Epidemiology
Health Impact
Cross-References
References and Readings
Family Practice
Family Practice/Medicine
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Family Social Support
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Associations with Health Outcomes
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Family Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Family Studies (Genetics)
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Family Systems Theory
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Family Therapy
Family Violence
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Types of Family Violence
Cross-References
References and Readings
Family, Caregiver
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Family, Income
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Family, Relationships
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Family, Structure
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Fasting Glucose
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fasting Insulin
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fasting Sugar
Fat Absorption
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Fat Mass
Fat Metabolism
Fat, Dietary Intake
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fat: Saturated, Unsaturated
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Types of Fats
Unhealthy Fats
Saturated Fats
Trans Fats
Healthy Fats
Monounsaturated Fats
Polyunsaturated Fats
Recommendations
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Fatalism
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fatality
Fat-Free Mass
Fatigue
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Diagnosis
Lifestyle Factors
Illness-Related Fatigue
Drugs and Medication Side Effects
Treatment of Fatigue
Summary
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fatty Acids, Free
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Fatty Acids-Unesterified
Fear
Fear and Fear Avoidance
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Fear of Death
Fear of Hospitals
Feasibility Study
Definition
Description
Cross-References
Feeling
Feeling State
Feminine Role
FHS
Fibrinogen
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fibrinolysis
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fibromyalgia
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrositis
Fish Oil
Fissure
Fitness Test
Five-Factor Model of Personality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Flight-or-Fight Response
Flourishing
Fluid Pill
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
FMLA
Focus Groups
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Folk Health Beliefs
Folk Theories
Follow-Up Study
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Food Control
Food Pyramid
Food Safety
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Food Supplement
Forgiveness
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Former Smokers
FOS
Frailty Assessment
Framingham Heart Study
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Framingham Offspring Study
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Fraternal Twins
Free-Radical Theory of Aging
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Frequency Analysis
Frontal
Full Term Newborn
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Definition
Description
Context and Uses of Functional Capacity Evaluation
Scientific Basis of Functional Capacity Evaluation
FCE Performance as an Indicator of Effort
Summary
References and Further Readings
Functional Capacity, Disability, and Status
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Functional Health
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Functional Somatic Symptoms
Functional Somatic Syndromes
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Functional Testing
G
Gamification
Gaming
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
Definition
References and Readings
Gastric Ulcers and Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Signs and Symptoms
Causes
Stress
Diagnosis
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (GRP)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Gate Control Theory of Pain
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Gate Mechanism
Influence of the Brain on Pain
Impact and Critique
Cross-References
References and Readings
Gay Men´s Health Crisis
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Gaze Tracking
GDS
GDS-15
GDS-4
Gender
Gender Differences
Definition
References and Readings
Gender Expression
Gender Norms
Gender Role
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Gene
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Gene Expression
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Gene Methylation
Gene Regulation
Gene-Environment Interaction
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Gene-Gene Interaction
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
General Adaptation Syndrome
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Development
General Adaptation Syndrome Stages
Impact and Critique
References and Readings
General Internist
General Population
Definition
Description
Cross-References
General Practice
General Practitioner (GP)
Generalizability
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Genetic Consultation
Genetic Counseling
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Genetic Material
Genetic Testing, Psychological Implications
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychological Impact of Genetic Testing
Purpose of Testing
Individual Perceptions, Expectations and Coping
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Genetics
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Genital Blisters, Sores, or Lesions
Genital Herpes
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Genital Herpes Infection
Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Genomics
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Genotype
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Geriatric Depression Scale
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Geriatric Medicine
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Geriatrics
Gerontology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Gestation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
A Biopsychosocial Approach to Pregnancy
Pregnancy-Induced Alterations of the Endocrine and the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
The Maternal Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis
The Fetal HPA Axis and its Interaction with the Placenta and the Maternal HPA Axis
The Maternal ANS During Gestation
The Fetal ANS and its Interaction with the Placenta and the Maternal ANS
Stress Reactivity
Medical Complications During Gestation
Psychosocial and Behavioral Factors Influencing Gestation
Psychological Maladaptation During Gestation
Potential Consequences of Maternal Stress Overexposure and Mental Health Problems During Gestation
Prevention and Treatment of Stress and Mental Health Problems During Gestation
Cross-References
References and Readings
Gestational Carrier
Ghrelin
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Girth
Glucocorticoids
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Effects of Glucocorticoids
Cross-References
References and Readings
Glucometer
Glucose
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Glucose Meters and Strips
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Glucose Test
Glucose: Levels, Control, Intolerance, and Metabolism
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Blood Glucose Homeostasis
Glucose Intolerance and Diabetes Mellitus
Blood Glucose Management
Cross-References
References and Readings
Glycated Hemoglobin
Glycemia
Glycemia: Control, Load-High
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Glycemic Index
Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Goals
Gonadal Female Hormones
Goodness of Fit Hypothesis
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Grade of Activity
Graded Exercise
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Graded Exercise Test
Graded Exposure Counterconditioning
Grave Yard Shift
Gravidity
Grief
Grief Counseling
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Grief Therapy
Grieving
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Group Interview
Group Singing
Group Therapy/Intervention
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Group Treatment
Grown
Guided Imagery
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Guided Internet Intervention
Guideline
Guidelines for Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials
Gut Microbiome
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Food as a Major Influence
Examination of the Role of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Fecal Microbial Transplantation as Therapeutic Devices
Concluding Comments
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Gut Microbiota
GWA Study
GxE
GxG
Gyrus/Gyri (pl)
H
Habilitation
Habit Strength
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Habitual Automaticity
Habitual Performance
HADS
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)
Definition
References and Readings
Handgrip Strength
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Happiness
Happiness and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
What Is Positive Affect?
Measuring Positive Affect
Associations Between Positive Affect and Health
How Could Positive Affect Improve Health?
Critiques and Future Directions
General Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hardiness
Hardiness and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Associations Between Hardiness and Health
Controversies Regarding Hardiness and Health Associations
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Harm Minimization
Harm Reduction
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Harmful Drinking
Hayman, Laura L.
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
References and Further Reading
HbA1c
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Head Injury
Headache with Aura
Headaches, Types of: Cluster, Migraine, and Tension
Definition
Description
Cluster Headache
Migraine
Tension-Type Headache
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Headaches: Psychological Management
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Health
Health Anxiety
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Health Assessment
Health Assessment Questionnaire
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Health Behavior Change
Health Behavior Intervention
Health Behavior Predictors
Health Behavior Variables
Health Behaviors
Health Beliefs
Health Beliefs/Health Belief Model
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Health Care
Definition
Health Care Access
Definition
Health Care System
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Health Care Utilization
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Health Coaching
Health Communication
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Health Consequences of Smoking
Health Disparities
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References
Health Economics
Definition
Description
Health as a Commodity
Health Care as a Commodity
References and Readings
Health Education
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Health Gaming
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Points of Consideration
Future Directions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Health Inequalities
Health Inequities
Health Informatics
Health Information Avoidance
Health Information Record
Health Information Systems
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Health Insurance: Comparisons
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Health Literacy
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Health Navigators
Health Outcomes Research
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Health Phobia
Health Plan
Health Planning
Health Policy/Health-Care Policy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Health Program
Health Promotion
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Health Psychology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Health Risk
Health Risk (Behavior)
Definition
Health Science
Health Self-Management
Health Strategy
Health-Related Quality of Life
Synonyms
Definition
HRQoL as an Outcome
HRQoL in Children
Cross-References
References and Readings
Healthy Cities
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Healthy Eating
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Healthy Eating Guide
Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy-Years Equivalents (HYEs)
Hearing Disturbances
Hearing Impairment
Hearing Impairment (Noise Pollution Related)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Hearing Loss
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Heart
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS)
Definition
Description
References and Reading
Heart Bypass Surgery
Heart Disease
Definition
Cross-References
Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Reactivity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readingds
Heart Disease and Emotions: Anger, Anxiety, Depression
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Heart Disease and Smoking
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Heart Disease and Stress
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Heart Disease and Type A Behavior
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Heart Doctor
Heart Failure
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Heart Patients
Heart Rate
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Heart Rate Variability
Synonyms
Definition
Heart Rate Variability
Measures of HRV
Cross-References
References and Readings
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Heavy Episodic Drinking
Height
Helplessness
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hemodynamic
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Hemodynamic Response/Reactivity
Hemodynamic Stress Responses
Hemoglobin A1c
Hemostasis
Hepatitis C and Cognitive Functioning
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Etiology
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Implications for Practice
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hepatitis Types A, B, C
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Hepatocyte Stimulating Factor
Herbal Medicines
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Heritability
Definition
Description
Interpretation
Calculations
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection
Heterogeneity
Heterozygous
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
HHV5
Hidden Variable
Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hierarchy of Evidence
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Medications
High Cholesterol
High-Risk Drinking
HIPAA
Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
Synonyms
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Hispanic Health
Hispanic/Latino Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
Defining Latinos in the USA
Demographics
Socioeconomic Profile
Latino Health Status
Perceived Health
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Infectious Conditions
The Hispanic Mortality Paradox
Future Directions
Cross-References
References and Reading
Histamine
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
HIV and Cognitive Functioning
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Etiology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Implications for Practice
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
HIV Infection
Synonyms
Definition
Description
HIV Infection: Prevalence
HIV Infection: Incidence
Stages of HIV Infection
HIV Transmission
HIV Diagnosis
HIV Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
HIV Prevention
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
HIV Status
HIV Wasting
HIV-Associated Dementia (HAD)
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Decline
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Holistic Medicine
Home Health Care
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Homeostasis
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Homocysteine
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Homozygous
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hooking Up
Hope
Definition
Description
Interventions to Increase Hope
Critique
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hopelessness
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hormone System
Hormone Theory of Aging
Hormone Therapy
Hormone Treatment
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Hormones
Hospice
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History
Goals and Services
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hospice Care
Hospice Programs
Hospice Services
Hospices
Hospital Anxiety
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hospital Stress
Hostile Affect
Hostility
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Measurement
Hostility and Health
Hostility and Pathways to CVD
Hostility and Non-CVD
Hostility and Mental Health
Sociodemographic Characteristics
Hostility in Children and Adolescents
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hostility, Cynical
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hostility, Measurement of
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hostility, Psychophysiological Responses
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Household Income
HPA Axis Negative Feedback Testing
HPA Axis Stimulation Tests
HPV
HRmax
HSCH2CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
HSV-1
HSV-2
Human Factors/Ergonomics
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Medication Adherence
Drug Display for Anesthesia Delivery
Adherence Engineering: Equipment Kit to Reduce Infections
Simulation-Based Training
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Human Genome Project
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Human Herpesvirus 5
Human Herpesvirus-4 (HHV-4)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Human Subjects Committee
Synonyms
Definition
The Belmont Report and the Protection of Human Subjects
Cross-References
References and Readings
Human Subjects Protections
Human-Centered Data Science
Hybridoma Growth Factor
Hybridoma Plasmacytoma Growth Factor
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperglycemia
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Hyperinsulinemia
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hyperlipidemia
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Risk Factors
Screening
Screening Recommendations
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Hypertension
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypertrophy
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Hypochondriasis
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Epidemiology
Evaluation
Treatment/Best Practices
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hypoglycemia
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hypothalamic Nuclei
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Hypothalamus
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Hypothesis Testing
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Hypothetical Construct
Hypothetical Variable
I
Iatrogenic Conditions
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Adverse Drug Events
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Interventions
Nosocomial Infections
Environmental Factors
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
ICSI
Ideas
Identical Twins
Idiopathic Raynaud´s Phenomenon
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Illness Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Illness Cognitions and Perceptions
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Information-Processing Models
The Common-Sense Model of Self-regulation (CSM)
Illness Cognitions and Illness Management
Abnormal Illness Cognitions and Perceptions
Treatment Implications
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Illness Fatigue
Illness Perceptions Questionnaire (IPQ-R)
Definition
References and Further Reading
Illness Representation Model
Illness Representations
Imaging
Immune Function
Synonyms
Definition
Description
The White Blood Cells
Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Cytokines: The Messenger Molecules of the Immune System
The Blood, the Lymphatic System, and the Lymphoid Organs
The Immune Response and Inflammation
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Immune Responses to Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
What Is Stress?
Physiological Effects of Stress
Stress, Immune Function, and Disease
Stress and Immune Function in Healthy Populations
Models of PNI
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Immune-Senescence
Immunity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Immunogerontology
Immunoglobulins
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Immunosenescence
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
Senescence of the Innate Immune System
Senescence of the Adaptive Immune System
Immunosenescence and the ``Immune Risk Profile´´
Infection History, ``Immunological Space,´´ and Immunosenescence
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Characteristics
Prevalence of IGT
Risk Factors
Prevention and Treatment
References and Readings
Impairment
Implementation
Implementation Intentions
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Implementation Science
Implicit Beliefs
Implicit Theories
Impotence
Impulsive Behavior
Impulsivity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Delay and Probability Discounting
Related Health Outcomes
Cross-References
References and Readings
In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilization, Assisted Reproductive Technology
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Third Party Reproduction
Expansions, Controversies, and Disadvantages of In Vitro Fertilization
Cross-References
References and Readings
Inactivity
Incarcerated Youths
Incidence Study
Income Distribution
Income Inequality and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Independent Treatments Group Design
Indicators
Individual Difference Factors
Individual Differences
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Overview
Associations Between Individual Differences and Health
Demographic Factors
Psychological Traits
Behavioral Dispositions
Pathways Through Which Individual Differences Influence Health
Evidence for Individual Difference-Based Interventions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS)
Industrial Rehabilitation
Infant Mortality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Infection
Infectious Diseases
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Mechanical Barriers to Infection
Drainage and Irrigation
Chemical Protection
Normal Bacterial Flora
Sensory Nervous System
Good Public Health and Hygiene
Factors Associated with Increased Susceptibility to Infection
Innate Immunity
Adaptive (Specific) Immunity
Main Sources of Infectious Disease
What Is a Bacterium?
What Infections Are Caused by Bacteria?
What Is a Virus?
Classification of Viruses
Virus Structure
Replication of Viruses
Cross-References
References and Readings
Inferential Statistical Testing
Inferential Statistics
Infertility
Infertility and Assisted Reproduction: Psychosocial Aspects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background and Epidemiology
Psychosocial Stressors
Psychosocial Consequences of Infertility and Fertility Treatment
Psychological Interventions for Infertility-Related Distress
Psychosocial Support and Technology
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Infertility-Related Stress
Inflammation
Definition
Description
Different Forms of Inflammation
Age, Lifestyle, and Inflammation
Long-Term Consequences of Inflammation
Inflammation in Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Readings
Inflammation-Associated Depression
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Causes
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Inflammatory Markers
Informed Consent
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Inheritance, Genetic
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Inpatient Treatment
Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Insight Meditation
Insomnia
Definition
Description
Prevalence and Consequences
Assessment
Risk Factors
References and Readings
Institute of Medicine
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
Institutional Care
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Institutionalization
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Ergotherapy
Instrumental Conditioning
Insulin
Synonyms
Definition
Insulin
Cross-References
References and Readings
Insulin Effectiveness
Insulin Pumps
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance (IR) Syndrome
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Insulin Sensitivity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Insulin Shock
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Insulin-Producing Cell
Integrated Behavioral Medicine Research, Practice, Policy
Integrated Care
Integrated Health Care
Integrative Gastroenterology
References and Further Reading
Integrative Health
Integrative Medicine
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
Philosophy of Integrative Medicine
Evidence Base for Integrative Medicine
Relevance to Pain Management
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Testing
Intended Parent
Intention
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Interleukins
Interleukins, -1 (IL-1), -6 (IL-6), -18 (IL-18)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Intermediate Variable
Intermittent Claudication
Internal and External Validity Issues
International Society of Behavioral Medicine
History of the Organization
International Congress of Behavioral Medicine
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Encyclopedia Behavioral Medicine
Other Activities of ISBM
References and Further Reading
Internet Based Intervention Cost Analysis
Internet Science
Internet-Based Interventions
Internet-Based Studies
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Beginning
Characteristics
Types
Methods
Implications
Resources
References and Further Reading
Internet-Based Therapy
Internet-Mediated Studies
Internist
Interpersonal Circumplex
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Interpersonal Conflict
Interpersonal Processes
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
What Is the Evidence Linking Interpersonal Processes to Health?
What Are the Pathways Responsible for Links Between Interpersonal Processes and Health?
Interpersonal Processes and Health in the Age of Technology
Intervention and Policy Implications
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Interpersonal Relationships
Interpersonal Stress or Conflict
Intervention Theories
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Interventions and Strategies to Promote Physical Activity
Definition
Description
Levels of Intervening: Individual, Group, and Community
Promoting PA Across the Lifespan
Summary and Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Interventions Therapy
Interview
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Intima-Media Thickness (IMT)
Definition
References and Readings
Intimate Partner Violence
Intoxication
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Intrauterine Insemination
Intrinsic Religiousness (Religiosity)
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive Thoughts, Intrusiveness
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Invasive Cervical Cancer
Inverse Relationship
Synonyms
Definition
Involuntary Childlessness
Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Psychological Treatment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Ischemic Heart Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
iScience
Isometric/Isotonic Exercise
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Reading
Iteration
IUI
IVF
J
Job Analyses
Job Characteristics
Job Classification
Synonyms
Definition
Description
International Classification of Jobs
Cross-References
References and Readings
Job Components
Job Control
Job Demand/Control/Strain
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Job Demands
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Job Diagnostic Survey
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Job Diagnostic Survey Questionnaire
Reliability
Validity
Cross-References
References and Readings
Job Evaluation
Job Performance
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Job Performance Standards
Job Prestige
Job Related to Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Job Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Reading
Job Strain
Joint Inflammation
Joint Pain
Juvenile Diabetes
K
Kallikrein-3
Kaposi´s Sarcoma
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Etiology
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Kaufmann, Peter G.
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Reading
Kawakami, Norito
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Kidney
Kinesics
Kinesiotherapy
Kissing disease
Knowledge of Work
Knowledge Translation
KS
Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
L
Laboratory Stress Protocol
Latent Variable
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Lateral Mammillary Nucleus
Lateral Nucleus
Lateral Preoptic Area
Lay Beliefs
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Lay Health Advisors
Lay Health Advocates
Lay Theories
Lazarus Theory
Learned Helplessness
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Learned Symptom Behavior
Leisure Physical Activity
Leptin
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Leucocytosis
Leucopenia
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Leukopenia
Level of Occupational Performance
Levels of Prevention
Lexapro®
Life Course
Life Cycle
Life Events
Synonyms
Definition (and Description)
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Life Expectancy
Life Orientation Test (LOT)
Life Span
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Life Time
Life Years Lost
Synonyms
Definition
References and Further Reading
Lifelogging
Lifestyle
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Lifestyle Versus Nonlifestyle Health Behaviors
Commonly Studied Lifestyle Behaviors
Lifestyle Behaviors and Chronic Diseases
Cross-References
References and Readings
Lifestyle Changes
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Diet/Physical Activity
Smoking
Alcohol/Substance Use
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Lifestyle, Active
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Physical Benefits of an Active Lifestyle
Psychological Benefits of an Active Lifestyle
Guidelines for an Active Lifestyle
Cross-References
References and Reading
Lifestyle, Healthy
Definition
Description
Active Lifestyle
Healthy Diet
Cross-References
References and Readings
Lifestyle, Modification
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Lifestyle Versus Nonlifestyle Health Behaviors
Rationale for Multiple Versus Single Behavior Modification
Individual Versus Population-Based Approach
Theories of Lifestyle Modification/Behavior Change
Success of Lifestyle Modification Programs
Cross-References
References and Readings
Lifestyle, Sedentary
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Sedentary Behavior
Physical Inactivity
Sedentary Lifestyle Consists of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Inactivity
Prevalence of Sedentary Activity and Physical Inactivity
Sedentary Lifestyle and Health
Cross-References
References and Reading
Likelihood Judgments
Limited Resource
Linear Mixed-Effects Model
Linear Regression
Lipid
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Lipid Abnormalities
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Lipid Disorder
Lipid Metabolism
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Lipid, Plasma
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Lipoprotein
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Literacy
Liver Disease
Load-High
Lobes
Locus
Locus (Genetics)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Locus of Control
Synonyms
Cross-References
References and Readings
Loneliness
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Loneliness and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Loneliness and Physical Health and Mortality
Loneliness and Mental Health and Cognitive Functioning
Mechanisms for Health Effects of Loneliness
Health Behaviors and Sleep
Physiological Functioning
Gene Effects
Immune Functioning
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Longevity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Population Trends in Longevity
Individual Differences in Survival
Synopsis
Cross-References
References and Readings
Longitudinal Study
Long-Term Care
Loss
Low Birth Weight
Low Blood Glucose
Low Glycemic Index
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Low Self-Efficacy
Lumbago
Lung Cancer and Smoking
Lung Function
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Lupus: Psychosocial Impact
Definition
References and Further Readings
Luvox®
Lymphedema
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Treatment
Psychosocial Impact
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Lymphocyte-Activating Factor (LAF)
Lymphocytopenia
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
The Effects of Physical and Psychological Stress on Lymphocytopenia
Exercise-Induced Lymphocytopenia
Functional Relevance of Lymphocytopenia
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Lymphocytosis
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
The Effects of Physical and Psychological Stress on Leukocytes
The Effects of Acute Physical and Psychological Stress on Lymphocytosis
Mechanisms
Summary and Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Lymphokines
Lymphoma
M
Macrophages
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Structural MRI
Functional MRI
Recent Developments
High-Field MRI
Functional and Effective Connectivity
Cross-References
References and Readings
Maintenance Phase of the Transtheoretical Model of Change
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder, with Seasonal Pattern
Maladaptation
Maladaptation of Symptom Behaviors to Chronic Illness
Maladaptive/Maladjustment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Maladjustive
Malignant Neoplastic Disease
Malingering
Managed Care
Management
Management of Depression
Marital Dissolution
Marital Therapy
Marker (Genetics)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Marriage and Health
Definition
Description
Marital Quality Matters
Pathways Linking Marriage with Health
Sex Differences in the Effects of Marriage on Health
Summary
Cross-References
References and Readings
Marriage Counseling
Martyr Behavior
Masculine Role
Massage
Massage Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Types of Massage Therapy
Effects of Massage Therapy
Underlying Mechanisms
Overall Evaluation
Cross-References
References and Readings
Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG)
Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGS)
Masters of Public Health
Maternal Stress
Definition
Description
Evidence of Maternal Stress
Risk and Protective Factors
Effects of Maternal Stress on the Family
Effects of Maternal Stress on the Medical Condition
Interventions Addressing Maternal Stress
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Matthews, Karen
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Maximal Aerobic Capacity Test
Maximal Aerobic Power Test
Maximal Exercise Heart Rate
Synonyms
Definition (and Description)
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Maximal Exercise Stress Test
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Maximal Exercise Test
Maximal Oxygen Uptake Test
MBCR
MBCT
MB-EAT
MBIs
MBMD
MBSR
McGill Pain Index
McGill Pain Questionnaire
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Mean (Average)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Meaning (Purpose)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Measures of Quality of Life
Synonyms
Definition
Description
General QOL
Health-Related QOL
Cross-References
References
Measures of Well-Being
Medial Mammillary Nucleus
Medial Preoptic Area
Median
Definition
Cross-References
Mediating Cognitions
Mediators
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Medical Agreement
Medical Decision-Making
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Medical Dialogue
Medical Interaction
Medical Outcomes Study
Definition
References and Further Reading
Medical Psychology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Medical Sociology
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Medical Specialty
Medical Utilization
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms
Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Medication Event Monitoring Systems
Definition
Description
Introduction
The First-Generation Monitor
Second-Generation Monitors
Third Generation
Summary and Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Readings
Meditation
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Menarche
Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Menopause
Definition
References and Readings
Menstrual Headache
Mental Ability
Mental Disengagement
Mental Disorder
Mental Function
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Surveillance
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Mental Illness
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Classification of Mental Illnesses
Causes of Mental Illnesses
Treatment of Mental Illness
Controversies Regarding the Concept of Mental Illness
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Mental Illness (Mental Health Surveys)
Mental Illness Monitoring or Tracking
Mental Illness Surveillance
Mental Imagery
Mental Models of Illness
Mental Representations of Illness
Mental Status Examination
Mental Strain
Mental Strategies
Mental Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Mental Stress Task
Mental Stressor
Mental Training
Mental Workload
Messenger RNA
Meta-analysis
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Metabolic Processes
Metabolic Syndrome
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Metabolic Syndrome X
Metabolism
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Important Biochemical Compounds in Metabolism
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
Nucleotides
Energy Metabolism
Unit of Measurement
Krebs Cycle
Energy Transfer
Metabolic Rate
Regulatory Mechanisms
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Activation and Deactivation of Enzymes
Feedback Inhibition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Methylation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Methylation of Bases
mHealth
MHLC Scales
Micro Data Collection and Analysis System
Migraine Headache
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Migraine Diagnoses
Epidemiology
Genetic Predisposition
Disability and Impact
Risk Factors in the Transformation from Episodic to Chronic Migraine
Psychiatric Comorbidity
Pharmacologic Treatment
Behavioral Treatments for Migraine
Self-Management
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Migraine with Aura
Milieu Interieur
Miller, Neal
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic (MBMD)
Synonyms
Definition
Short Definition
Description
References and Readings
Mindfulness
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Eating
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History
Target Groups
Components of Mindful Eating Programs
Clinical Effects in Behavioral Medicine
Use of Mindful Eating in Behavioral Medicine Populations
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History
Target Groups
MBI Model of (Sub-)Clinical Symptoms
Components of MBIs
Clinical Effects in Behavioral Medicine
Considerations for MBIs in Behavioral Medicine Populations
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mini-Finland Health Survey
Definition
Description
The Sample
The Concept of Health
The Phases of the Field Work
The Health Interview and the Examination
Health-Related Content of the Health Interview
Methods of the Health Examination
Information Obtained by Questionnaires and Interviews During the Health Examination
Record Linkage at the Time of the Field Work and Follow-up of the Cohort
Biobank and Data Set
Social Circumstances, Living Conditions, and Behavior
Current Context of the Mini-Finland Health Survey
References and Further Reading
Minimally Intensive Interventions
Mini-Mental State Examination
Definition
Description
Psychometric Properties
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Minor Tranquilizer
Minority Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Historical Background of Minority Health in the United States
Behavioral Medicine and Minority Health
Cross-References
References and Readings
Minority Subgroups
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Missing Data
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Missing Values
Mistrust
Mixed-Effects Modeling
Mode
Definition
Cross-References
Model
Model of Self-Regulation
Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity
Moderators/Moderating Factors
Definition
Description
Conceptual Meaning
Statistical Approach
Distinction Between Moderator and Mediator Variables
Cross-References
References and Reading
``Mono´´ or Mononucleosis
Monokines
Monounsaturated Fats
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Monozygotic Twins
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Mood
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Moods and Biobehavioral System
Measuring Mood
Impact of Mood on Health-Relevant Cognitive Processes
Impact of Mood on Health Decision-Making Processes and Health Behavior
Impact of Mood on Health Status and Outcome
Cross-References
References and Futher Readings
Mood Variability
Morbidity Burden
Mortality
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Mortality Rates
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Motivational Interviewing
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Motivational Interviewing in Work Disability
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Motor Behavior
Mourning
MPH
MPH (Masters of Public Health)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
MRI
mRNA
Multicultural Health
Multiculturalism
Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scales
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality
Multiethnic Cohort Study
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Multifactorial Disease
Multilevel Analysis
Multilevel Intervention
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Multilevel Modeling
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Why Is Multilevel Modeling Necessary?
Considerations When Using Multilevel Modeling
Advantages of Multilevel Modeling
Limitations of Multilevel Modeling
New Applications and Developments
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Multimorbidity
Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Multiple Predictors
Multiple Regression
Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT)
Definition
References and Readings
Multiple Risk Factors
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis: Psychosocial Factors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Disease Characteristics
Pathology
Diagnosis
Course
Psychosocial Factors
Cognitive Functioning
Psychological Functioning
Quality of Life
Summary
Cross-References
References and Readings
Multistage Submaximal Exercise Test
Multiuser Dungeon/Dimension/Domain (MUD)
Multivariate Analysis
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Muscle Wasting
Musculoskeletal Pain
Music and Health
Definition
Description
Applications of Music in Behavioral Medicine
Theoretical Framework
Physiological Mechanisms Underlying the Health-Beneficial Effects of Music
What Is Health Beneficial About Music?
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Mutagen
Myasthenia Gravis
MyPlate
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Myths
N
n = 1 Science
N1, N2, N3
N3
n-3 Fatty Acids
Naïve Theories
National Cancer Institute
Basic Information
The US National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Unique Budget Process of the NCI
NCI Organizational Structure and Governance
Major Impact on the Field
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)
Current Major Programs and Initiatives of DCCPS
Cancer Centers Program
Conclusion
References and Readings
National Children´s Study
Synonyms
Definition (and Description)
References and Further Reading
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, The
National Health Interview Survey
Synonyms
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Purpose
Sample Design
Content of the Questionnaire
Data Collection Procedures
Confidentiality
Record Linkages
Data Availability
References and Readings
National Health Survey
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Readings
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Readings
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Readings
National Institute of Mental Health
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
National Institute of Nursing Research
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Readings
National Institute on Aging
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Clinical Trials
Publications
Cross-References
References and Readings
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
National Institutes of Health
Basic Information
Overview
Application Process
Funding Success
Funding and Scientific Accomplishments
Future Changes and Directions
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Readings
National Occupational Classification
National Statistics Socioeconomic Classification
Natural Killer Cell Activity
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
NCS
Needle Exchange Programs
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Negative Affect
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Negative Affectivity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Negative Cognitions
Negative Emotion
Negative Emotionality
Negative Relationship
Negative Religious Coping
Negative Social Interaction
Negative Thoughts
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Neonatal Mortality
Neoplasm of the Prostate
NEPs
Nerve Cell
Nerve Damage
Nested Case-Control Study
Nested Study
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Net Generation
Neural
NeuroAIDS
Neurobehavioral Assessment
Neurocognitive Assessment
Neuroendocrine Activation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Neuroendocrine Theory of Aging
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Neurogenetics
Neurogenomics
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Neuroimaging
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Contrast X-Rays and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT/CT)
Single-Photon/Positron Emissions Tomography (SPECT/PET)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)/Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
Diffuse Optical Imaging or Tomography (DOI/DOT) and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Cross-References
References and Readings
Neuroimmune Regulation
Neuroimmunology
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Neuroimmunomodulation
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Neurological
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Neuromuscular Diseases
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Neuron
Synonyms
Definition
Structure
Classification
Functions
References and Readings
Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase (nNOS)
Neuropeptide Y (NPY)
Synonyms
Definition
NPY Functions
NPY and Appetite Regulation
NPY and Emotion Regulation
Cross-References
References and Readings
Neuropsychological Assessment
Neuropsychology
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Neurotensin
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Neurotic Anger, Subcategory of Anger
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Neurotic Hostility
Neuroticism
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Neurotransmitter
Definition
Cross-References
New Drug Development
NHIS
Nicotine
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Nicotine Dependence and Nicotine Addiction
Nicotine Patch
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Night-Shift Workers and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
nNOS
iNOS
eNOS
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Nocebo and Nocebo Effect
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Noise-Related Hearing Loss
Noncoding RNA
Noncommercial Advertising
Noncompliance
Non-exercise Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Non-exercise Physical Activity
Nonexperimental Designs
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Nonidentical Twins
Non-insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Non-REM Sleep
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References
Nonseminoma
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs)
Nonverbal Communication
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Norms
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Nosocomephobia
Nosocomial Medical Errors
Numerical Information
Numerical Representation of (Biological, Psychological, Behavioral) Information
Nurses´ Health Study
Definition
References and Further Reading
Nutrient Intake
Nutrition
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR)
Definition
Description
Overview of NDSR
Food and Nutrient Database
24-H Dietary Recall Collection and Analysis
Food Record, Menu, and Recipe Analysis
Background and History
Cross-References
References and Readings
Nutritional Supplement
Nutritional Supplements
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
O
Obesity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Obesity in Children
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Obesity Treatment
Obesity: Causes and Consequences
Description
Biologic Influences
Genetic Contributors
Perinatal Influences
Environmental Factors
Consequences of Obesity
Consequences Due to Metabolic Changes
Consequences Due to Increased Fat Mass
Obesity Shortens Life
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Obesity: Prevention and Treatment
Description
Obesity Prevention
Obesity Treatment
Lifestyle Intervention
Pharmacological Intervention
Surgical Intervention
Summary
Cross-References
References and Readings
Obrist, Paul A
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Observational Designs
Observational Studies
Observational Study
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Occipital
Occupation
Occupational Classification
Occupational Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Occupational Mental Health
Occupational Prestige
Occupational Rehabilitation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Research Needs
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Occupational Resilience
Occupational Science
Definition
Description
Occupation
Occupational Science Perspective on People
Emergence of Occupational Science
Primary Focuses
Key Concepts in Occupational Science
Occupational Deprivation
Occupational Justice
Occupational Potential/Possibilities
Co-occupation
Scope of Occupational Science
Critical Perspectives in Occupational Science
Cross-References
References and Readings
Occupational Status
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
The Practice of Occupational Therapy
The Science of Occupational Therapy
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Odds Ratio
Definition
Office Blood Pressure Measurement (OBPM)
Office of Family Assistance
Oils
Oldenburg, Brian
Biographical Information
Career Development and Impact
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Older Adult
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Basic Science
Biochemistry and Nutritional Sources
Functional Roles
Clinical Investigation
Early Brain Development
Affective Disorders
Cognitive Functioning, Decline, and Dementia
Other Psychiatric Disorders
Public Health
Potential Health Benefits and Risks of Consumption of Fish or Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
Public Health Recommendations
Cross-References
References and Readings
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Oncology (Oncologist)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Online Health Coaching
Online Intervention Cost-Effectiveness
Online Psychotherapy
Online Therapy and E-Counselling
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Brief History
Advantages and Risks
Research Overview
Guidelines for Practice
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Online Training
Operant Conditioning
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Three-Term Contingency
Reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
Shaping
Schedule of Reinforcement
Operant Conditioning Therapy
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Operationalization of Anger
Operative Anxiety
Opiate Neuropeptides
Opiate Peptides
Opiate Receptors
Opinion Poll
Opponent Process
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Opportunistic Infections
Optimal Aging
Optimism
Optimism and Pessimism Scale (OPS)
Optimism and Pessimism: Measurement
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Optimism, Pessimism, and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Optimized Behavioral Interventions
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Synonyms
Definition
Procedure
Cross-References
References and Readings
Organ Replacement Therapy
Organ Transplantation: Psychological and Behavioral Aspects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychological Factors in Organ Transplant Patients
Behavioral Factors in Organ Transplant Patients
Psychological Factors in Living Donors
Interventions for Psychological or Behavioral Problems During the Transplantation Process
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Organizational Health
Organizational Health Promotion
Organizational Health Psychology
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Orleans, C. Tracy
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Ornish Program and Dean Ornish
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Orth-Gomér, Kristina
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Research on Social Support
Behavioral Medicine
Interdisciplinarity and Integration
Collaboration with the European Society of Cardiology
Women´s Cardiovascular Disease
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
OS
Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
Definition
References and Readings
Outcome for the Single Case: Random Control Index, Single Subject Experimental Design, and Goal Attainment Scale
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Reliability Change Index (RCI)
Single-Subject Design
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)
Implications for Practice and Research
Cross-References
References and Readings
Outpatient Treatment
Outreach Educators
Ovarian Cancer
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Ovarian Carcinoma
Ovarian Neoplasm
Overweight
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Overweight Children
Oxidative Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Indices of Oxidative Stress
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Oxytocin
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Oxytocin, Social Effects in Humans
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
P
P-30 Antigen
Pain
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Neurobiology of Pain
CNS Mechanisms of Pain Modulation
Clinical Classifications of Pain
Postoperative Pain and its Management
Deep Somatic Tissue Pain
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Visceral Pain
Thorax Pain
Abdominal Pain
Orofacial Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Phantom Limb Pain
Cancer Pain
Pain Assessment and Intervention
Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Pain Management
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pain Anxiety
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale (PASS) and Short Version PASS-20
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pain Management/Control
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Gate Control Theory
Pharmacological and Surgical Interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pain Perception
Pain Recovery Inventory of Concerns and Expectations (PRICE) Questionnaire
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Pain Self-Management at Work
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Pain Sensitivity
Pain Threshold
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pain, Psychosocial Aspects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Fear-Avoidance Models of Pain
Intrapersonal Factors in Persistent Pain
Interpersonal Factors in Persistent Pain
Psychosocial Factors and Treatment Response
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pain-Related Fear
Synonyms
Definition
Assessment of Pain-Related Fear
Treatment of Pain-Related Fear
Cross-References
References and Readings
Palliative Care
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Palliative Medicine
Panic Attack
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Panic Disorder
Synonyms
Definition
Cognitive Behavioral Models
Assessment
Treatment of PD
Cross-References
References and Readings
Paradoxal Sleep
Parallel Group Design
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Parasympathetic
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Paraventricular Nucleus
Parent-Child Concordance
Parent-Rated Life Orientation Test of Children (P-LOT)
Parietal
Parkinson´s Disease
Parkinson´s Disease: Psychosocial Aspects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Parkinsonism
Paroxetine
Partial Sleep Deprivation
Participation
Participation Bias
Participation Restrictions
Participatory Research
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Passive Coping Strategies
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Passive Sensing
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Passive Smoking
Past Smokers
Pastors
Pathophysiology
Definition
Description
Methods and Designs in Pathophysiology Research
Examples of Pathophysiological Research
Pathophysiology of Obesity: The Metabolic Syndrome
Pathophysiology of Chronic Pain
Pathophysiology of Stress Related Disorders
Cross-References
References
Patient Complexity
Patient Compliance
Patient Control
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Patient Decision Aid
Patient Decision Support Technology
Patient Education
Patient Health/Engagement
Patient Privacy
Patient Protection
Patient Safety
Patient-Centered Care
Definition
References and Readings
Patient-Reported Outcome
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Patients
Pavlovian Conditioning
Paxil®
PCP
PD
Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
PedsQL 4.0
Peer Coaches
Peer Health Educators
Peer Health Promoters
Penetrance
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Pepper
Peptic Ulcer
Perceived Behavioral Control
Perceived Benefits
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Perceived Control
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Perceived Risk
Definition
References and Further Readings
Perceived Stress
Synonyms
Definition (and Description)
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Definition and Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Perception of Internal Noise (False)
Perceptions of Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Performance Anxiety
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)/Vascular Disease
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Reading
Perseverative Cognition
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Persistent Pain
Personal Data Analytics
Personal Health Informatics
Personal Health Record
Personality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychoanalytic Approaches to the Study of Personality
Trait Approaches to the Study of Personality
Social-Cognitive Approaches to the Study of Personality
Interpersonal Approaches to the Study of Personality
Emerging Approaches to the Study of Personality
Personality and Health: Implications for Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Personality Hardiness
Pervasive Health
Pessimism
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Pew Internet and American Life Project
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
PGD
Pharmaceutical Industry: Research and Development
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Drug Discovery and Drug Design
Nonclinical Development
Preapproval Clinical Development and Postmarketing Trials and Surveillance
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Pharmacological Challenge Tests
Pharmacological Stress Tests
Synonyms
Definition
Description
CRH Stimulation Test
ACTH Stimulation Test
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Dex-CRH Test
Metyrapone Test
Summary and Outlook
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pharmacotherapy for Depression
Phasic REM
Phenotype
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Physical Ability/Disability
Physical Activity
Physical Activity and Cancer
Physical Activity and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
What Is Physical Activity?
Assessment of Physical Activity
Physical Activity Guidelines
Theories and Interventions
Conclusions
References and Readings
Physical Activity Change in Healthcare Settings
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Physical Activity Counseling
Physical Activity Intensity
Physical Activity Monitors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Physical Activity/Inactivity: Objective Measurement of
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
Pedometers
Accelerometers
Multi-sensor Activity Monitors
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Physical Capacity
Physical Condition
Physical Environment
Physical Exam
Physical Examination
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Physical Fitness
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Health-Related Fitness Components and Traits
Cross-References
References and Readings
Physical Fitness Testing
Physical Illness
Physical Inactivity
Definition
Description
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Health Risks
Cross-References
References and Readings
Physical Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Physical Well-Being
Physician-Assisted Suicide
Physiological Reactivity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Physiotherapy
Pickering, Thomas G.
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Reading
Pilot Study
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Pitocin
Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Placebo and Placebo Effect
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Plain Tobacco Packaging
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Plasma Lipid
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor (PAI-1)
Definition
References and Readings
Platelet Plug
Pleasant Affect
PMD
Polymorbidity
Polymorphism
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Polysomnogram
Polysomnography
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Indications
Preparation
Recording and Analysis
Limitations
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Polyunsaturated Fats
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Population Health
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Population Health Monitoring or Tracking
Population Stratification
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Population-Based Study
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Positive Affect
Positive Affect Negative Affect Scale (PANAS)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Positive Affectivity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Positive Aging
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Interventions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Positive and Negative Affect
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule
Positive By-Products
Positive Changes
Positive Emotion
Positive Emotions
Positive Meaning
Positive Psychology
Definition
Description
Core Concerns of Positive Psychology and Health
Understanding Psychological Adaptation to Illness
Understanding the Relation of Positive Phenomena to Physical Health
Interventions to Promote Health and Well-Being
Controversies with Respect to Both Theory and Application
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Definition (and Description)
Diagnostic Criteria
Prevalence
Course of Disorder over Time
Common Comorbidities
Measures
Treatment and Prognosis
References and Further Reading
Posterior Hypothalamic Area
Postpartum Blues
Postpartum Depression
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Posttraumatic Growth
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLL)
Power Spectral Analysis
Practice Guideline
Praise
Prayer
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Types of Prayer
Prayer and Well-Being
Cross-References
References and Readings
Prediabetes
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Anxiety
Synonyms
Definition
Description
What Is Pregnancy Anxiety?
Measuring Pregnancy Anxiety
What Are the Harmful Effects of Pregnancy Anxiety?
Why Is Pregnancy Anxiety Harmful?
Who Is Most Likely to Have Pregnancy Anxiety?
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Outcomes: Psychosocial Aspect
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Pregnancy Spacing
Pregnancy-Related Anxiety
Pregnancy-Specific Anxiety
Prehypertension
Description
References and Readings
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Prejudice
Premenstrual Headache
Pressure
Prevalence
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Prevalence Number
Prevalence Rate
Prevention: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Preventive Care
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Preventive Healthcare
Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine Research Institute (Ornish)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Previous Smokers
Pride
Primary Care
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care Physicians
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Primary Care Provider
Primary Care Providers
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Primary Health Care
Primary Medical Doctor
Primary Raynaud´s Phenomenon
Principle of Equipoise
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Privacy
Proactive Aging
Probability
Definition
Cross-References
Problem Drinking
Problem Solving
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Problem-Focused Coping
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Problem-Solving Skills Training (PSST)
Problem-Solving Therapy - Primary Care (PST-PC)
Problem-Solving Therapy - SO (PST-SO)
Productive Aging
Productivity
Progress
Promotoras
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Prophylactic Care
Prophylactic Use
Prospective Study
Prostate
Synonyms
Definition
Prostate Anatomy
Description
Prostate Function
Common Disorders of the Prostate
Cross-References
References and Readings
Prostate Gland
Prostatectomy
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Measuring PSA
PSA Testing and Current Guidelines
References and Readings
Prostatic Adenocarcinoma
Protected Sex
Protection of Human Subjects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Protective Factors
Protein Methylation
Proteomics
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Prototyping
Proxy
Prozac®
Psychiatric Diagnosis
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychiatric Disorder
Psychiatric Illness
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychiatric Surgery
Psychoeducation
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychological and Social Conditions People Experience in the Workplace
Psychological and Social Effects
Psychological Disorder
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Historical Background
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychological Factors
Psychological Factors and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychological Pathology
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Abnormality
Dysfunction
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychological Predictors
Psychological Researcher
Psychological Science
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Psychological Scientist
Psychological Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychological Stress Task
Psychological Stressor
Psychological Testing
Psychological Variables
Psychologist
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Psychometric Properties
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychometric Theory
Psychometrics
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychoneuroendocrinology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychoneuroimmunology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psycho-oncology
Psychopathology
Psychophysiologic Disorders
Psychophysiologic Reactivity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychophysiologic Recovery
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychophysiological
Definition
Cross-References
Psychophysiology: Theory and Methods
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Psychosocial Adaptation
Psychosocial Adjustment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
Psychological Factors
Societal Factors
Environmental Factors
Personal Factors
Conclusion
Cross-References
Acknowledgment
References and Readings
Psychosocial Aspects
Psychosocial Benefits and Aspects of Physical Activity
Definition
Description
Depression
Anxiety and Stress Reactivity
Affective Response
Self-Perception
Cognitive Performance
Quality of Life
Personality
Compulsive Physical Activity
Summary and Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Psychosocial Characteristics
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychosocial Factors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychosocial Factors and Traumatic Events
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychosocial Factors in Everyday Life
Psychosocial Factors in Natural and Technological Disasters
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychosocial Impact
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychosocial Implications
Psychosocial Intervention
Psychosocial Oncology
Psychosocial Predictors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychosocial Stress
Psychosocial Traits
Psychosocial Variables
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Psychosocial Work Environment
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychosomatic
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychosomatic Diseases
Psychosomatic Disorder
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Psychosomatic Illness
Psychosomatic Medicine
Psychosomatics
Psychosurgery
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Psychotherapy for Depression
Psychotherapy for IBS
PTG
PTS
Puberty
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Public Health
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Public Health Education
Public Interest Advertising
Public Service Advertising
Puff Topography
Pulmonary Disorders, COPD: Psychosocial Aspects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Pulmonary Function
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Pulse Rate
Purpose
Q
qEEG
QTL
Qualitative Research Methods
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Quality of Life
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Quality of Life Assessments
Quality of Life Instruments
Quality of Life Technologies
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Quality of Life: Measurement
Definition
Description
Measurement of QoL
Generic and Disease Specific Instruments
QoL Measurement in Children
Choosing an Instrument
Cross-References
References and Readings
Quality of Work
Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Quantified Self
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Motivations for Quantified Self-Experimentation
Genesis and Underpinnings
Quantified Self Community and Tools
Quantified Self Research Studies
Criticisms
Quantified Self Data Rights and Health Policy
Quantified Self and the Scientific Method (n = 1 Studies)
Health Social Networks and Preventive Medicine
Philosophy of Quantified Self and Behavior Change
The Quantified Self Becomes the Qualified Self
References and Further Reading
Quantitative EEG Including the Five Common Bandwidths (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Sigma, and Beta)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Reading
Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Questionnaire Development
Quiet Sleep
Quit Smoking
R
RA
Racial Inequality in Economic and Social Well-Being
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Racial/Ethnic Discrimination
Racial/Ethnic Disparities
Racism
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Racism and Health
Radiation Therapy
Radical Prostatectomy, Psychological Impact
Synonyms
Definition
Radical Prostatectomy
Factors Influencing Receipt of Radical Prostatectomy
Complications of Radical Prostatectomy
The Psychological Impact of Radical Prostatectomy
References and Readings
Random-Coefficient Model
Random-Coefficient Regression Modeling
Random-Effects Modeling
Randomization
Definition
Cross-References
Randomized Clinical Trial
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Randomized Concurrently Controlled Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial
Raynaud´s Disease and Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Description
General Information
Role of Stress
Suspected Pathogenesis
Researching Stress and Raynaud´s Disease
Treatment
References and Readings
Raynaud´s Disease: Behavioral Treatment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Readiness for Return-to-Work (RRTW)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Readiness for Return-to-Work (RRTW) Scale
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
RE-AIM Guidelines
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Reach
Efficacy or Effectiveness
Adoption
Implementation
Maintenance
References and Further Reading
Real-Life Blood Pressure Monitoring
Reasons
Recessive Inheritance
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Recognition (Means of Acknowledgment)
Recruitment and Retention of Research Subjects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Recruitment of Research Participants
Recurrence Risk Ratio
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Regression Analysis
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Regression Modeling
Regulation of Expression
Rehabilitation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
The Interdisciplinary Team
Rehabilitation Strategies
Disability Assessment, Rehabilitation and the ICF
Community-Based Rehabilitation
The Effectiveness of Rehabilitation
Cross-References
References and Readings
Rehabilitation Psychology
Relapse, Relapse Prevention
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Relational Distress
Relationship Conflict
Relationship Processes
Relationship Stress
Relative Risk
Definition
Description
Cross-References
Relaxation
Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation Techniques/Therapy
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Reliability and Validity
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Religion
Religion/Spirituality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Associations Between Spirituality, Religion, and Health
How to Measure Spirituality and Religion
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Religiosity
Religious Beliefs
Religious Ceremony
Religious Coping
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Religious Practice
Religious Ritual
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Religious Service
Religious Social Support
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Religious Struggle
Religiousness
Religiousness and Health
Religiousness/Religiosity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Religiousness/Religiosity and Health
Measuring Religiosity/Religiousness
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
REM Sleep
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Remission and Remission Prevention
Renin
General Background
Physiological Relevance
Control of Renin Release
Renin Tissue Localization and Molecular Biology
Behavioral Actions of Renin
Repeated Measures Design
Repetitive Thinking
Repression
Repressive Coping
Reproductive Health
Definition
Description
A Biopsychological Approach to Reproductive Health
Women´s Reproductive Health
Women´s Reproductive Disorders
Menstrual Cycle-Related Disorders
Reproductive Health Issues Not Related to the Menstrual Cycle
Other Common Reproductive Diseases/Disorders
Male Reproductive Health
Male Reproductive Disorders
Other Common Reproductive Diseases/Disorders
Reproductive Health in Middle-Aged and Elderly Men
Summary
Cross-References
References and Readings
Research Benefits
Research Ethics Committee
Research Methodology
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Research Participation, Risks and Benefits of
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Research Risks
Research to Practice Translation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
New Research Approaches to Facilitate Translation
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Implementation Research
Practice-Based Research
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Community-Based Participatory Research
Educating Researchers and Practitioners About Translation
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Residential Treatment
Resilience
Resilience to Adversity
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Resilience Training
Resilience: Measurement
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Resilient Aging
Resistance Training
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Resource Management
Respect
Synonyms
Antonyms
Definition
Description
Social Interaction/Context
Functions and Findings
Cross-References
References and Readings
Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Response Inhibition
Response to Disability
Responses to Stress
Responsibility
Responsiveness
Rest Pain
Retrospective Study
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Return to Baseline
Return to Work
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Scope
Costs of Being Out of Work
Factors Influencing Return to Work
Interventions to Support Return to Work
Methodological Considerations
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R)
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Psychosocial Aspects
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Psychological Distress of RA Patients
Relationship Between RA-Related Symptoms and Psychosocial Factors
Relevance to Clinical Practice
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Ribosomal RNA
Rief, Winfried
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Ringing in the Ears
Risk Aversion
Risk Factors
Risk Factors and Their Management
Definition
Description
Risk Factors
Smoking
Lipids
Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and the Metabolic Syndrome
Portal-Visceral Hypothesis and Insulin Resistance
Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ
Ectopic Fat Accumulation
Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Other Related Diseases
Management of Risk Factors
Behavior Modification and Long-Term Lifestyle Change
Effects of Physical Activity
Effects of a Healthy Diet
Adherence to a Long-Term Lifestyle Change
Management of Specific Risk Factors: High LDL-Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Risk Perception
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Biases and Heuristics in Risk Assessment
Psychometric Paradigm of Risk Assessment
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Risk Pooling
Risk Reduction
Risk Taking
Risk-Benefit Assessment
Risk-Benefit Ratio
Risk-Taking
Risky Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Risky Drinking Episode
RNA
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
rRNA
Rumination
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
S
Saccharide
Saliva
Salivary Biomarkers
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Salt, Intake
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Recommendations
Identifying Sources of Sodium
Methods for Reducing Sodium
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Salutogenesis
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Sense of Coherence (SOC)
General Resistance Resources (GRRs)
Measuring Sense of Coherence
Sense of Coherence and Health (Empirical Evidence)
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sample Size Estimation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
Sample-Size Calculation
Sample-Size Determination
Sarcopenia
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Effect of Age on Skeletal Muscle
Protein Metabolism in the Elderly
Resistance Training in the Elderly
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Saturated Fats
Saturated Fatty Acids
SBM
Scale Development
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Scatter
Scenario Design
Scenario-Based Design
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Use in the Design of Behavioral Intervention Technologies
Framework
Benefits
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Schneiderman, Neil
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Scientific Psychology
Screen Time
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Screen-Based Behaviors
Screening
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Screening, Cognitive
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Secondary Care
Secondary Gain
Secondary Parkinsonism
Secondary Prevention Programs
Secondhand Smoke
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sedentary Activity
Sedentary Behavior
Sedentary Behaviors
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sedentary Time
Definition
Sedentary Time (vs. Sedentary Behavior)
Description
Measurement of Sedentary Time
Sedentary Time and Health
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Seek Feedback
Selection Bias
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Self, The
Self-Assessment
Self-Attitude
Self-Blame
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Self-Care
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Self-Concept
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Self-Conception
Self-Consciousness
Self-Construal
Self-Control
Self-Control Capacity
Self-Control Failure
Self-Determination Theory
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Self-Directed Violence
Self-Efficacy
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Self-esteem
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Self-Evaluate
Self-Evaluation
Self-examination
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Self-Experimentation
Self-Identity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Self-image
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Self-Inflicted Injurious Behavior
Self-Management
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Self-Management Education
Self-medication
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Self-Monitor
Self-Monitoring
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Self-Monitoring Expressive Behavior and Self-Presentation
Self-Monitoring Goal Progress
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose
Self-Murder
Self-Perspective
Self-Rating
Self-Regulation
Self-Regulation Model
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Hierarchical Structure of Goals
Feedback Loops and Behavioral Strategies Involved in Goal Attainment
Organization of Goals and Actions: Goal Cognitions
Conscious and Nonconscious Aspects of Self-Regulation
Moderators of Self-Regulation
Self-Regulation and Health
Final Remarks
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Self-Regulatory Ability
Self-Regulatory Capacity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Limited Self-Regulatory Capacity
Nature of Self-Regulatory Capacity
Individual Differences in Self-Regulatory Capacity
Building Self-Regulatory Capacity
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Self-Regulatory Fatigue
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Limited Self-Regulatory Capacity
Measuring Self-Regulatory Fatigue
Overcoming Self-Regulatory Fatigue
Wider Implications of Self-Regulatory Fatigue
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Self-Report
Synonyms
Definition
References and Further Reading
Self-Report Inventory
Self-Reported Patient Outcome Measure
Self-Respect
Self-Schema
Self-System
Self-Tracking
Self-Treatment
Seligman, Martin
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Selye, Hans
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
SEM
Semenogelase
Seminin
Seminoma
Senescence
Senior
Sense of Coherence
Sense of Coherence - Measurement
Sense of Self
Separation
SEPs
Sera
Serious Games
Serostatus: Seronegative and Seropositive
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Serotonin
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Serotonin Transporter Gene
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
SERT
Sertraline
Serum
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Service Attendance
Sex
Sex Hormones
Sexual Activity
Sexual Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
Description
What is Sexual Behavior: Types of Sexual Behaviors
Sexual Behavior: The Role of Societal Norms
Reasons for Sexual Behavior Engagement
Developmental Perspectives on Sexual Behavior Engagement
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Functioning
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Etiology of Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Dysfunction Disorders
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction
Assessment of Sexual Functioning
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sexual Hookup
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sexual Maturation
Sexual Orientation
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sexual Risk
Sexual Risk Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Sexuality and Stress
Introduction
Sexuality
Stress
The Association between Sexuality and Stress
Outlook
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infection (STD/STI)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sexually Transmitted Infections
SF-36
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Development
Health Domain Scales
Component Summary Scales
Reliability
Validity
Options
Administration
Cross-References
References and Readings
Short Form 36
Shortness of Breath
Sick Headache
Sickness Absence
Sickness Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Siegrist, Johannes
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Simulation Games
Singing and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Single Subject
Single-Case Experimental, or N of 1 Clinical Trials
Situational Responsiveness
Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Skin Cancer Prevention: Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Use
Definition
Description
Evidence Reviews
Comprehensive Community Programs Including Mass Media
Interventions in Schools
Outdoor Workers
Recreation Settings
High-Risk Groups
Screening and Early Detection
Measurement and Methodology
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
SLC6A4 (Solute Carrier Family 6, Member 4)
Sleep
Definition
Description
Sleep Duration
Sleep Continuity
Sleep Architecture
Sleep Quality
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sleep and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Sleep and Mortality
Sleep and Cardiovascular Disease
Sleep and Obesity
Sleep and Diabetes
Sleep and Cancer
Sleep and the Immune System
Sleep and Neurocognitive Function
Sleep and Mental Health
Conclusions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sleep Apnea
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sleep Architecture
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sleep Continuity
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sleep Curtailment
Sleep Debt
Sleep Deprivation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sleep Deprived
Sleep Duration
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Measurement
Sleep Duration Across the Lifespan
Sleep Duration and Health
Sleep Duration Recommendations
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Sleep Efficiency
Sleep Fragmentation
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sleep Maintenance
Sleep Quality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Measurement
Correlates with Sleep Parameters
Sleep Quality and Health
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Sleep Refreshment
Sleep Restriction
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Sleep Satisfaction
Sleep Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4
Sleep Stages 3 and 4
Sleep Study
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Slim Disease
Slow-Wave Sleep
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Small-N
Smokeless Tobacco
Smoking
Smoking and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Smoking and Health Effects
Smoking Behavior
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Smoking Cessation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Smoking Habits
Smoking Prevention
Smoking Prevention Policies and Programs
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Individual and School-Based Programs for Youth
Restricting Youth Access to Tobacco Products
Interventions to Increase the Price of Tobacco Products
Mass Media Campaigns to Prevent Tobacco Use
Future Directions in Smoking Prevention
Summary
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Smoking Profile
Smoking Topography
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
SNP (Pronounced ``Snip´´)
Social Behavior
Social Capital and Health
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Social Circumstance
Social Cohesion
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Social Conflict
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Social Determinants of Health
Social Ecological Framework
Social Ecological Model
Social Epidemiology
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Social Factors
Synonyms
Definition
Description
The Social Gradient
Early Life
Stress
Social Exclusion
Work and Unemployment
Social Causation and Social Drift: Explanation of Possible Causal Relationships Between Social Factors and Health
Cross-References
References and Readings
Social Health
Social Inhibition
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Social Integration
Social Isolation
Social Marketing
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Social Media
Social Network
Social Networking Sites
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Social Networks
Social Norms
Social Pain
Social Problem-Solving Therapy (SPST)
Social Processes
Social Relationships
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Structural Versus Functional Aspects of Social Relationships
Pathways by Which Social Relationships Influence Health
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Social Resources
Social Stress
Synonyms
Definition and Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Social Support
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Measures
Structural Measures of Support
Functional Measures of Support
Quality of Support
Social Support and Health
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Mechanisms
Future Directions
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Social Support at Work
Social Ties
Societal Stress
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Sociocultural
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sociocultural Context
Sociocultural Differences
Definition
Cross-References
Sociocultural Factors
Socioeconomic Position
Socio-economic Status
Synonyms
Definition
References and Further Reading
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
Sodium
Sodium Chloride
Sodium, Sodium Sensitivity
Definition
References and Readings
Solid Fats
Somatic Symptom Disorder
Somatic Symptoms
Definition
Description
Epidemiology
Functional Somatic Syndromes
Psychological Comorbidity
Somatoform Disorders
Measuring Somatic Symptoms
Treatment
Cross-References
References and Readings
Somatization
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Somatoform Disorders
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Spatial Analysis
Spectral Analysis
Speech and Language Pathology
Speech and Language Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Benefits
Outcomes
The RCSLT
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Speech Therapy
Speech, Language, and Communication Therapy
Sperm Donation
Sperm Donor
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spiritual
Spiritual Beliefs
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Physical Health
Mental Health
Cross-References
References and Readings
Spiritual Coping
Spiritual Struggle
Spirituality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Pathways Linking Spirituality to Health
Measuring Spirituality
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Spirituality and Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Spirituality, Measurement of
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix (SCCC)
Stages of Change Model
Stages-of-Change Model
Definition
Description
History of the Model
Description of Stages
Assessing Stages of Change
Stages of Change and Specific Health Behaviors
Stage-Based Treatments
Revised Stages-of-Change Model
Evaluation of the Stages-of-Change Model
Cross-References
References and Readings
Standard Deviation
Definition
Cross-References
Standard Normal (Z) Distribution
Synonyms
Definition
Area Under the Normal Curve
The Z Distribution
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Standardized Tobacco Packaging
State Anxiety
Static Exercise
Statins
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Statistical Inference
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Statistical Inquiry
Statistics
Definition
Cross-References
Stem Cells
Definition
Cross-References
Stepped Care Models
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Steptoe, Andrew (1951-)
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Stereotypes
Steroid Hormones
Steroids
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Sterol
Stigma
Synonyms
Definition
The Social Construction of Stigma
Stigma Mechanisms and Outcomes
Other Considerations
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stigmatization
Stop Smoking
Strain
Stranger Anxiety
Strength Model of Self-Control
Stress
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress and Occupational Health
Stress Appraisals
Stress Cascade
Stress Diathesis Models
Stress Disorder
Stress Management
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Stress Management Techniques and Interventions
Stress Management Programs
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress Mindset
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Measuring Stress Mindset
Associations Between Stress Mindset and Health-Related Outcomes
How Could Stress Mindset Improve Health?
Conclusion and Future Directions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Stress Reactivity
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress Reduction
Stress Response
Stress Responses
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress Responsivity
Stress Test
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Mental Stress Tasks
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Stress Testing
Stress Vulnerability Models
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Stress Vulnerability Models
Vulnerability Factors
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Stress, Caregiver
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress, Early Life
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Stress, Emotional
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress, Exercise
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress, Posttraumatic
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Affective Symptoms
Behavioral Symptoms
Cognitive Symptoms
Physiological Symptoms
Summary
Cross-References
References and Readings
Stress: Appraisal and Coping
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Stress-Associated Disorders
Stressful Life Event
Stressful Life Events
Stress-Induced Asthma
Stress-Induced Disorders
Stressor
Stress-Related Disorders
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Stress-Related Growth
Stroke Burden
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Stroop Color-Word Test
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Structural Variant
Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID)
Definition
References and Further Reading
Study Methodology
Study Protocol
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Study Size
Subethnic Groups
Subgroup Heterogeneity
Subject Characteristics
Subjective Well-Being
Submissiveness
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse: Treatment
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Underlying Disciplines, Principles, Goals, and Focus
Treatment Settings, Dose, and Costs
Evaluation and Monitoring
Interventions: Behavioral, Pharmacological, and Combined
References and Readings
Substance Dependence
Substance H
Substance Use Disorders
Success
Successful Aging
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Successful Aging
Definition
Keys to Aging Well
Successful Aging Guidelines
The Health-Care Provider´s Role in Successful Aging
Cross-References
References and Readings
Sudden Cardiac Death
Suicidal Ideation, Thoughts
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Suicidal Impulses
Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Suicide Risk, Suicide Risk Factors
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sulcus
Summary Data
Sun Exposure
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Supervisory Attentional System
Supplication
Supportive Care
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
Supraoptic Nucleus
Surgery
Surgical Resection
Surrogacy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Surrogate
Surrogate Decision Making
Synonyms
Definition
Surrogate Decision Making
Cross-References
References and Readings
Surrogate Mother
Surveys
Synonyms
Definition
Basic Survey Concepts
Sampling
Data Collection Tools and Methods
Data Cleaning and Analysis
Cross-References
References and Readings
Surwit, Richard S.
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
Sustainability
Sympathetic
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) Activation
Sympatho-adrenergic Stimulation
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Symptom Magnification Syndrome
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Symptom Scale
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Symptom-Limited Exercise Test
Symptoms
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Symptoms Inventory
Syndrome X
Syntocinon (Synthetic Forms)
Syringe Exchange Programs
Systematic Bias
Systematic Desensitization
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Joseph Wolpe (1915-1997)
Systematic Desensitization
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Systematic Review
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Systems Theory
Definition
Description
Influence on Psychotherapy
Cross-References
References and Readings
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
T
Tachycardia
Definition
Description
Normal Determinants of Heart Rate
Symptoms of Tachycardia
Physiological Cause of the Symptoms
Physiological Causes of Tachycardia
Cross-References
References and Readings
Tailored Communications
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Background
Message Customization
Mass-Produced Tailored Communications
Early Trials of Tailored Print Communications
Movement Toward Different Comparisons
Interactive ``Real-Time´´ Tailoring
Conclusions and Challenges
Cross-References
References and Readings
Tailored Health Behavior Change Interventions
Teens
Telehealth
Telehealth Cost-Effectiveness
Telencephalon
Telephone Coaching
Telepsychology
Telomere and Telomerase
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Temporal
Temporal Self-Regulation Theory
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Tension
Terminal Care
Tertiary Care
Testicular Neoplasms
Testoid
Thanatophobia
Thanksgiving
The KIHD Study, in Finnish also: SVVT (Sepelvaltimotaudin vaaratekijätutkimus)
Theories of Behavior Change
Theory
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Theory of Reasoned Action
Definition
Description
Description of the Theoretical Factors
Evaluation of the Model
Measurement of the Theory of Planned Behavior Constructs
Cross-References
References and Readings
Therapy, Family and Marital
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Family Therapy Techniques
Marital Therapy
Prevention Programs
Efficacy of Marital and Family Therapy
Application to Behavioral Medicine
Cross-References
References and Readings
Therapy, Occupational
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Therapy, Physical
Thoughts
Thriving
Thrombosis
Tinnitus
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Readings
Tinnitus and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Distress and Tinnitus
Theories
Treatments
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Readings
Tiredness
Tissue Repair
Tobacco
Tobacco Advertising
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Tobacco Cessation
Tobacco Control
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Introduction
Elements of Tobacco Control
Reduction of Demand for Tobacco
Reduction of the Supply of Tobacco
Other Aspects of Tobacco Control
Implementation of International Tobacco Control
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Tobacco Marketing
Tobacco Policy
Tobacco Promotion
Tobacco Smoking and Health
Tobacco Smoking Cessation
Tobacco Use
Tonic REM
Total Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol in the Blood
Total Sleep Time
Touch
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Trail-Making Test
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Trails
Trait Anger
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Trait Anxiety
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Traits
Trans Fats
Trans Fatty Acids
Synonyms
Definition
References and Readings
Transactional Model
Transcendental Meditation
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Transducer
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Trans-fatty Acids
Transfer RNA
Transformational Coping
Translational Behavioral Medicine
Synonyms
Definition
Description
T1 Translation
Intervention Development
Intervention Optimization
T2 Translation
T3 Translation
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Translational Research
Transmethylation
Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change
Synonyms
Definition
Description
References and Further Reading
Trauma, Early Life
Traumatic Brain Injury
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury
Mechanism of Injury
Open or Penetrating Head Injury
Closed Head Injury
Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuropsychological Consequences of TBI
Cross-References
References and Readings
Treatment of Fatigue
Trier Social Stress Test
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Triglyceride
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
tRNA
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-Alpha)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
TV Viewing
Twin Studies
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Type A Behavior
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Type D Personality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
U
Understanding
Unexplained Patient Complaints
Unexplained Symptoms
Unintentional Nonadherence
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Unipolar Depression
Synonyms
Definition and Description
Etiology
Diagnosis
Comorbidity with Medical Disorders
Treatment
Adherence
Conclusion
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
United States Department of Labor
Units of Nature
Univariate Analysis
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Unprotected Sex
Upper Respiratory Infection (Mild)
Upper Respiratory Infection (Mild): Cause
Upper Respiratory Infection (Mild): The Stress Factor
Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder
Usability Evaluation
Usability Testing
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
User-Centered Design Approaches
Usual Care
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Usual Care Arm
Uutela, Antti
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
V
Validity
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Variability
Variance
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
Vascular Abnormalities, Function
Description
References and Readings
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Vascular Headache
Vasoconstriction
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Vasodilation, Vasodilatory Functions
Definition
Description
Vasopressin
Background
Physiological Relevance
Control of Release/Secretion
Localization/Molecular Biology
Behavioral Actions
Vegetative Nervous System
Venereal Diseases
Ventromedial Nucleus
Video Applications
Videogames
Vigilance
Viral Hepatitis
Virtual Communities
Virtual Humans
Virtual Reality
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Visceral Adiposity
Visceral Nervous System
Visible Difference
Visualization
Vital Exhaustion
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Vital Status
Vitality
Definition
Description
Overview
Active Life Expectancy
Psychological Indicators of Vitality
Future Directions
Cross-References
References and Readings
VO2max Test
Vocal Group
Vocational Assessment
Synonyms
Definition and Description
Characteristics of Vocational Assessment
Types of Vocational Assessment
Labor Market Information
Role and Function
Disability Accommodation
Multicultural Concerns
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Vocational Evaluation
Vocational Rehabilitation
Definition
Description
Stepped-Care Approach and Differential Care
Multidisciplinary Vocational Rehabilitation
Effective Principles
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
VR
Vulnerabilities
W
Waist Circumference
Waist Circumference (WC)
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Waist Girth
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Waist Size
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Waist to Hip Ratio
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Warmth
Water Pill
Ways of Coping Checklist (WCCL)
Definition
Subscales
Scoring
Interpretation
References and Readings
Wearable Fitness Trackers
Web-Based Studies
Weight
Weight Loss
Weight Loss Surgery
Weight: Control, Gain/Loss/Reduction, Maintenance, Monitoring
Definition
Description
Weight Control
Weight Gain/Loss/Reduction/Maintenance
Monitoring
Cross-References
References and Readings
Weighted Sample
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Weiss, Stephen M.
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Welfare
Well-Being
Well-Being Technologies
Well-Being: Physical, Psychological, and Social
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Psychological Well-Being (PsWB)
Social Well-Being (SWB)
Physical Well-Being
Conclusions and Future Directions
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Wellbutrin
Wellness
Wellness Coaching
Whitehall Study
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Whole Health
Whole-Genome Association Study (WGAS)
WHR
Williams LifeSkills Program
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Williams Redford B. Jr.
Biographical Information
Major Accomplishments
Cross-References
References and Readings
Willingness-to-Pay (WTP)
Wish for a Hastened Death
Women´s Cardiovascular Health
Women´s Health
Synonyms
Definition
Description
History
Advocacy Matters: The Example of Breast Cancer
Progress in Women´s Health Research
Women´s Mental Health
Cross-References
References and Readings
Women´s Health Initiative (WHI)
Definition
Description
References and Readings
Women´s Mental Health
Women´s Reproductive Health
Women´s Well-Being
Work
Work Autonomy
Work Engagement
Work Fulfillment/Non-fulfillment
Work Performance Feedback
Work Rehabilitation
Work Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction
Work Tasks
Work, Lipids, and Fibrinogen (WOLF) Study
Definition
References and Further Reading
Working Memory
Definition
Description
Cross-References
References and Readings
Workload
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Readings
Work-Related Health
Work-Related Stress
Worksite Health Promotion
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
World Health Organization (WHO)
Basic Information
Major Impact on the Field
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Worldview
Worry
Synonyms
Definition
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Worship
Wound Healing
Synonyms
Definition
Stages of Wound Healing
Description
Overview
Stress Pathways
Stress and Anxiety
Depression and Other Behavioral Constructs
Pain
Aging
Chronic Wounds
Skin Barrier Recovery
Health Behaviors
Cross-References
References and Further Readings
Written Disclosure
X
X-Ray Computed Tomography
Y
Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)
Yoga
Definition
Description
Origins
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Yoga´s Role in Behavioral Medicine
Stress
Mindfulness
Yoga Styles
Application of Yoga
Cross-References
References and Readings
Youth Life Orientation Test (Y-LOT)
Z
Z Distribution
Zoloft
Zung Depression Inventory
Synonyms
Definition
Description
Structure of the SDS
Psychometric Properties of the SDS
Equations for Converting Scores Between SDS and Other Well-Validated Depression Self-Rating Scales
Applications of SDS
Cross-References
References and Further Reading
Zung Depression Rating Scale (ZDRS)
Zung Depression Scale
Zung Self-Assessment Depression Scale
Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS)
Zyban