PSYS 3510 OL1 (CRN: 60907)
Psychological Science: Intro to Health Psychology (OL1)
3 credit hours
About PSYS 3510 OL1
Psychology of the cause, treatment, and prevention of physical illness and disability. Topics include: stress, health behavior, medical compliance, patient-provider relationships, coping with illness. Prerequisites: PSYS 2000 or PSYS 2002; PSYS 2500.
Notes
Prereqs: PSYS 2002 and PSYS 2500; Asynchronous online
Section Description
Course Overview
This course is designed to introduce theory and research in the burgeoning field of Health Psychology. We will be learning about the contribution of psychological research to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of a variety of health concerns. The topics covered emphasize the biopsychosocial model and will provide students with an understanding of the intricate interplay of biological, environmental, and behavioral factors in health and illness.
Evaluation
Three quizzes each week. End of week assessment of lecture content and assigned readings.
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