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- SOSC 3990Health Psychology3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)SOSC 1960 OR SOSC 1980 OR SOSC 1969DescriptionHealth psychology is the scientific study of how biological, psychological, and social factors affect health promotion as well as the prevention and treatment of illness. We look at how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they cope and recover when they are ill. This course is intended to introduce students to the theoretical models, research methodology, empirical findings, and current issues in health psychology. Students should complete the course with a fundamental knowledge in this young and exciting field of study.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Understand the fundamental knowledge and key concepts in health psychology.
- 2.Demonstrate their familiarities with the implications of the classical and contemporary findings in health psychology.
- 3.Critically evaluate the theories and key concepts in health psychology.
- 4.Apply the key concepts to the real-life setting.
