Compare the treatment and coping strategies of the child or adolescent you selected with those of adults who might have the same illness.
The Assignment (2–3 pages)
Briefly describe the illness you selected from the media piece.
Compare the treatment and coping strategies of the child or adolescent you selected with those of adults who might have the same illness.
Explain how a health psychologist may have to work differently with a child/adolescent with that illness from how he or she would work with an adult with that illness.
Explain why noncompliance might be a significant issue for children and adolescents dealing with health issues.
Describe one intervention that a health psychologist might use to address the issue of noncompliance and explain why it may be effective.
Support your response using the Learning Resources and other current literature.
Support your assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
References
Brannon, L. & Feist, J. (2007). Adhering to medical advice. In M. Sordi & J. Alexander (Eds.), Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health Sixth Edition (pp. 71–96). Belmont, CA: Thomson.
Answer preview Compare the treatment and coping strategies of the child or adolescent you selected with those of adults who might have the same illness.
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