PSYS 3510 A (CRN: 90923)
Psychological Science: Intro to Health Psychology
3 Credit Hours
About PSYS 3510 A
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 enforced by the system: PSYS 2002 or 2000, and PSYS 2500; Junior and Senior standing only PSYS and HSOC majors and minors only PACE students by permission and override.
Section Description
This course is designed to provide you with an introduction to the 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
Four written and two verbal exams. Three writing assignments. Weekly quizzes, and graded class participation.
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