PSYC 420 - Health Psychology

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Subject:
Description:
Course will discuss the relationships among mental processes, physiological processes, behavior, and health; put more simply: the mind-body connection. The interaction of these factors will be explored from scientific and applied perspectives and students will learn to conceptualize health through a biopsychosocial lens. Topics will include stress, sleep, depression, major medical disorders, the health behavior change process, and relevant developmental aspects of health. Course will also review the various roles of health psychologists and examine how health psychologists interact with other disciplines to treat health conditions and promote wellness. Requires at least junior standing. This course is not available for graduate credit.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
PSYC 101 or HONR 151
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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