PSYC-34000 Health Psychology

In this course students use behavioral science to explore the factors that affect health and illness. This class emphasizes the biopsychosocial model of health in contrast to the traditional medical model. Some of the topics that are discussed include pain management, the effects of stress on health, coping with chronic/terminal illnesses, and the doctor-patient relationship.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 10000