PSY 352 Health Psychology
An examination of the applications of psychological research and theories to health. Topics covered include: stress and coping, motivations for health protective or health compromising behaviors, pain, psychoneuroimmunology, the relationship between health care professionals and patients, coping with chronic illness and death, as well as issues involved in specific diseases (cardiovascular disease, cancer, AIDS and diabetes). Throughout the course, a biopsychosocial model of health will be emphasized. Prerequisite: successful completion of
PSY 110 or
PSY 111 with a C or better. Offered as needed.
Credits
3