HLSC 122 - Health Psychology

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to behavioral and social factors which influence health and illness. Explores the causes of premature death, the relationships between personality and health, and the development of health problems. Includes an overview of psychological principles in behavioral medicine, physiological foundations of health psychology, the role of emotions in immune function, and topical theories of, techniques for, and research on how psychology can help people live longer, healthier lives. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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