PSYCH 356
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Introduction to Health Psychology
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Psychology focusing on the Biopsychological Model, i.e., health issues from standpoint of biological, psychological, and social factors.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
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1. Factors that influence health
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify and describe the psychosocial and spiritual and/or religious factors that influence health. Measurement: short essay/paper; exams, quizzes.
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2. Apply factors to specific health conditions
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to critically analyze existing research to discern the relative impact of the psychosocial and spiritual/religious factors on a variety of chronic and acute health conditions. Measurement: APA style paper or essay; class presentation.
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3. Interplay of psychosocial and behavioral components
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate comprehension of psychosocial and behavioral factors by explaining the interplay between psychological, social, and behavioral elements in determining health outcomes. Measurement: short paper or essay; class presentation.
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4. Psychosocial model personal assessment
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to assess and demonstrate how their own health behavior contributes to their own health. Measurement: short paper or essay; graded journal; exam
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5. Health behavior and the influence on health
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to critically evaluate empirical evidence to ascertain how specific behaviors influence health and disease risk. Measurement: term paper or essay; exam
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6. Access to and use of health care
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to evaluate how access to, and use of medical treatments impacts health outcomes, including sociocultural factors which interact with access and treatment. Measurement: short paper or essay; graded journal; exam
