HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY   [Archived Catalog]
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PSY 1215 - HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the major questions and methods which have guided the research in health psychology. This field examines the role of psychological and social factors in the development and progression of medical disease. Three main topics are covered: (1) conceptual underpinnings of health psychology, (2) psychosocial factors and specific diseases, and (3) evaluating behavioral medicine interventions.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: PSY 0010 and one other PSY course


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