PSYC 2250 - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Institution:

Western Wyoming Community College

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

An introduction to the growing partnership between psychology and health care, including history of psychology in health care, theoretical foundations of health and illness, intervention and research techniques, stress and high risk behavior (e.g., substance abuse, eating behaviors, AIDS), and psychology's contribution to improving outcomes and quality of life in chronic and life-threatening behaviors.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwcc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 382-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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