2020-2021 Catalog

PSYCH-325 Health Psychology

Examines how biological, psychological and social factors interact with and affect physical health and well-being. Topics include: the role of stress, coping, and behavioral patterns in acute and chronic illness, the psychosocial adjustment of patients with serious health problems, psychological factors impacting treatment adherence, and social determinants of health, and disparities in healthcare.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSYCH-114 and sophomore standing

Offered

Fall Only