PSYC449 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 3710449 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ASLI NİYAZİ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide an overview of some of the main theories underpinning recent research in health psychology, their application to real situations in health and familiarize students with the role of psychosocial factors such as stress in the development of illness.
Course Content
This course is designed to explore the bio-psychosocial factors associated with health and wellness. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with behavioral changes that facilitate the acquisition and maintenance of health, primary and secondary prevention, and the role of psychosocial factors such as stress in the development of illness. Multicultural aspects of health behavior will be examined throughout the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- The students are expected to:
- Understand the basic, theoretical and applied factors important for the study of psychological mechanisms of health-related inputs and outcomes.
- Demonstrate the ability to consider the implications of an understanding of psychological processes in health for health care practice and intervention.
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate research in health psychology
- Students will be encouraged to develop skills and behavioral strategies for lifestyle change and to promote health and wellness.