Health Psychology

General

Prefix

PSY

Course Number

592

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Research, theory and practice involved in the interrelationship of behavior, psychological states, physical health and social well being. Discussion of prevention, development of major illness, and health care policy.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Interpret and evaluate research findings in Health Psychology.

Outcome

Identify and explain the main conceptualizations of stress, the effect of stress on the body, and evidence supported mechanisms for coping with stress.

Outcome

Explain the factors involved in and the process of health behavior change (generally and for specific health related behaviors such as smoking) using the major models of health behavior.

Outcome

Identify sources of problems in health care delivery (e.g., physician-patient communication) and ways to address them.

Outcome

Recognize and explain psychological factors involved in pain and serious illness.