PSYC 179 - Health and Behavior Change

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; term paper, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): a grade of "C-" or better in one of thefollowing courses: HNPG 042K, PSYC 002, PSYC 178. Examines psychological constructs in health behavior change. Covers theories and research on preventive health behavior; adherence to medical treatment; health lifestyles; substance use and abuse; and anxiety and depression in medical illness. Also examines cognitive and behavioral techniques; helping skills; placebo effect; social support; effective therapeutic communication; medical care delivery; and ethical issues.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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