PSY 331 - HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Health psychology is the scientific study of behaviors that relate to health enhancement, disease prevention and management, and rehabilitation. This course will examine the biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness. The course is organized into three parts: foundations of health psychology, biopsychosocial factors in health, and biopsychosocial factors in illness. Health psychology is both an applied field and a basic research field. Accordingly, scientific accomplishments are examined as they impact on clinical application.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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