PSYCH 356
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Title
1. Key concepts and theories in health psychology
Learning Outcome
Students will identify and describe key concepts and theories in health psychology.
Measurement: Multiple choice and brief response exams; quizzes.
Title
2. Contributions to the understanding of illness
Learning Outcome
Students will examine the contributions of health psychology to the understanding of acute and chronic illness.
Measurement: Multiple choice and brief response exams; group assignments and presentation.
Title
3. Critique current news articles about health
Learning Outcome
Students will critique current news articles about health using principles and concepts from class.
Measurement: Writing assignments.
Title
4. Principles of health psychology in everyday life
Learning Outcome
Students will explain how principles of health psychology operate in everyday life.
Measurement: Writing assignments.
