PSY 343 - Health Psychology

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Saint Martin's University

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Description:

Health Psychology is a rapidly growing field of study and practice, based on the biopsychosocial model. The main focus is on the ways in which psychologists are involved in working alongside medical professionals to promote health and wellness. This includes the examination of the relationship between stress and illness, coping styles and techniques, stress management, coping with illness and lifestyle changes, prevention of illness, and the influence of personality and relationships on health and illness. Also sometimes known as Behavioral Medicine, psychologists use cognitive-behavioral knowledge and techniques in directly providing patient care. They are also heavily involved in research on the important connections between health, stress, coping, and illness. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stmartin.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 491-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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