PSY 235 - Health Psychology

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This introduction to the field of health psychology covers the study and the investigation of the psychological aspects of physical illness. Theories, research issues, and interventions related to the impact of personality and the psychosocial environment on health are explored. Topics to be investigated include: the predisposition of socio- cultural, personality, and behavioral patterns on health and illness: psychosomatic disorders: and psychological interventions in the prevention and of physical illness.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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