This book presents an extension of the biopsychosocial model, which the editors call the 'integrated sciences model.' Offering numerous brief Q&A chapters in 10 sections, the book reviews the latest research from behavioral genomics, cognitive neuroscience, psychoneuroendocrinology, and other interdisciplinary fields related to healthcare. Early sections of the book review the human nervous system, the homeostatic systems, the stress response, and human development. Later sections explore psychological principles and bio-behavioral mechanisms involved in cognition, emotion, and social interaction, and examine the influence of culture and other social factors on health and healthcare, looking at contemporary problems such as obesity and homelessness. The book also provides an overview of the organization and economics of the healthcare system in the US and the rise of alternative medicine. The final section describes common psychiatric disorders. The book includes chapter review questions, plus an appendix of 350 additional multiple choice questions and explained answers. Sahler is affiliated with the University of Rochester's School of Medicine. Carr is affiliated with the School of Medicine at the University of Washington. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)