PSYC 517 - Health Psychology

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

Subject:

Description:

FALL Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. An examination of the psychological influences on health including both wellness and illness; a focus on the etiology and correlates of health and illness as well as the prevention and treatment of illness. Exploring the psychological dynamics at work in utilization of the health care system and patientpractitioner interactions. Specific coverage of the illness process in pain, heart disease, cancer, stress and chronic illnesses.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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