Behavioral Science

This volume is part of a series of 13 intensive reviews in the basic and clinical sciences. Each text in the "Rypins' Intensive Reviews" series provides concise discussion of the subject matter and 200 board-type questions and answers. This text provides a complete review of the behavioural sciences, including methodologies for the study of human behaviour, biological and social determinants of behaviour, learning, growth and development, assessment of behaviour, and behavioural influences on physical health. Full consideration is given to psychosocial issues in health care delivery, as well as to death and dying, substance abuse, violence, suicide, the doctor-patient relationship and patient compliance with medical treatment. Also included is a chapter on legal and ethical issues.