PSY 248 - Health Psychology-Behavorial Medicine

Institution:

Lebanon Valley College

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Description:

This course is designed as an introduction to health psychology/behavorial medicine. It will consider the role of psychology in the health field, including medical settings. It covers the relationship between psychological factors and physical disease from predisposition through maintenance. The study of behavorial medicine will include treatment of stress and stress-related disorders, preventive health behaviors and factors related to adherence of treatment programs. It also explores the psychological connections of pain and pain management, and how personal control is related to both health and the disease process. Prerequisites: PSY 111, PSY 112, PSY 120 or PSY 130. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lvc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 867-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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