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.