Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Challenges and responsibilities of health care professionals -- Ch. 2. The philosophy of individual worth -- Ch. 3. Self-understanding -- Ch. 4. Influences on behavior -- Ch. 5. Physical needs -- Ch. 6. Self-esteem and social needs -- Ch. 7. Emotions and behavior -- Ch. 8. Adjustment and patterns of behavior -- Ch. 9. Common threats to adjustment -- Ch. 10. Effects of trauma -- Ch. 11. Defense mechanisms -- Ch. 12. Frustration and inner conflict -- Ch. 13. Effects of illness on behavior -- Ch. 14. Human relations and coping with patient behavior -- Ch. 15. Practicing effective communication -- Ch. 16. Grief and loss throughout life -- Ch. 17. Death: attitudes and practices -- Ch. 18. Caring for the dying person -- Ch. 19. Health care through the ages -- Ch. 20. What is healing? Who is the healer? -- Ch. 21. Alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine -- Ch. 22. Managing stress.

"Updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR, 9e, delivers reliable, practical information students need to gain a solid understanding of basic psychological concepts from a health care perspective. In addition to its signature need-to-know presentation and easy-to-read writing style, the ninth edition is more streamlined and now includes full-color illustrations. Its concise yet thorough coverage spans a broad range of important mental health topics and addresses them alongside their implications for health care professionals. Presenting both client and caregiver perspectives, this powerful book explores the behaviors, emotions, and coping mechanisms encountered in a variety of health care situations and settings. Real-world examples and activities that encourage students to examine their own behaviors round out the book's comprehensive approach, making this a must-have tool for health care programs."-- Publisher's website.