PSYC 3853 - Health Psychology

Institution:

Midwestern State University

Subject:

Description:

An examination of the contributions of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, and the improvement of the health care system and health policy formulation. Topics include the mind-body relationship, health-enhancing and health-compromising behaviors, stress and coping, patient-practitioner interaction, pain management, and psychological issues in chronic and terminal illnesses.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Prerequisites: PSYC 1103, 2203.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mwsu.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 397-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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