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 or 0012 or 0101 or 0200) and (PSY 0035 or 1031 or 0036 and 0037) and (PSY 0105 or 0505 or 1500 or 0203 or 0210)

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