Contents Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions -- Contents -- Tables -- Figures -- Preface -- Dedication and acknowledgements -- 1. Psychology in healthand social care --2. Perceptions of self and others -- 3. Development and change across the lifespan -- 4. Improving memory, understanding and communication -- 5. Learning and behaviour -- 6. Social influences and interactions -- 7. Stress and coping -- 8. Emotional well-being -- 9. Psychology applied to health and illness -- 10. Pain : reducing suffering -- Glossary -- References -- Index.