The Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Practice of Medicine

Preface

Introduction

Behavioral and Social Science

I Organismic-Psychological Dimensions of Behavior


1 Biological Correlates of Behavior


2 Emotions


3 Learning Theories: Operant Paradigm


4 Learning Theories: Pavlovian Paradigm


5 Perception


6 The Psychodynamic View of Human Behavior

II Social Dimensions of Behavior


7 Communicational Aspects of Behavior


8 Interpersonal Aspects of Behavior


9 Social Aspects of Behavior


10 Cultural Aspects of Behavior


11 Family


12 Social Organizations


13 A Systems Theory Approach to Understanding Behavior

Behavioral and Social Science Contributions to the Practice of Medicine

III The Doctor-Patient Relationship


14 Contractual Aspects of the Doctor-Patient Relationship


15 Psychodynamic Aspects of the Doctor-Patient Relationship


16 Interpersonal Aspects of the Doctor-Patient Relationship


17 Placebogenic Aspects of the Doctor-Patient Relationship


18 Compliance in Health-Seeking Behavior

IV Patient Interviewing


19 Review of Interview Research


20 Basic Principles of Interviewing


21 Medical Interviewing Techniques


22 Psychiatric Interviewing Techniques

V The Patient and Society


23 Social Factors Affecting Health, Illness, and Treatment


24 Social Institutions and the Organization and Delivery of Health Care


25 Organization and Delivery of Mental Health Services


26 Legislation and Health Care in the United States


27 Unmet Needs and Future Directions

VI The Physician and Society


28 Values and Ethics in Medicine


29 Professional Accountability and Peer Review


30 Emotional Problems of the Physician and Medical Student

VII Man and Society


31 The Psychology of Women


32 Psychohistory


33 Creativity

Index