PSY 240 - Health Psychology

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Health psychology is the study of biopsychosocial processes in health, illness and health care. This course is an investigation into the unity of the mind and body and their combined role in healing. Students will explore the mind's role in illness, the impact of negative emotion, the placebo effect and effective methods of treatment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Eligibility for ENG 101   

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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