PSYC303
Health Psychology
Psychology
BC
Subject code
PSYC
Course Number
303
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
S. Langdon, K. Low
Course Long Title
Health Psychology
Description
This course introduces health psychology from a biopsychosocial perspective. The course first describes the theoretical underpinnings of the biopsychosocial model, and the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. The course then reviews the current research on stress, coping and illness, health disparities, and stress management techniques. Research on psychosocial contributors to heart disease, cancer, chronic pain syndromes, and other illnesses is reviewed, along with implications for prevention and treatment. Recommended Background: PSYC 218. Prerequisite(s): any 200-level PSYC course.
Modes of Inquiry
Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(Psychology: IDEA)
INDS Program Relationship
IDNS - NRSC Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years
Recommended Background
PSY 218 Statistics