PSY-2210 Introduction to Health Psychology

Credits 3
Examines the research, theory and practice of health psychology. It focuses on the role of lifestyle, diet, activity level and behavior in the maintenance of health and in the etiology, treatment and prevention of disease. In particular, cultural issues related to health will be examined.
Course Outcomes

Explain the biological, social and psychological factors involved in health and health behavior.
Discuss the role of culture in health and health behavior.
Describe the research methods used in health psychology research
Identify risk factors in specific disorders as well as treatment for those disorders.
Apply health behavior change principles to current issues in health.