Course Description - PSYC-2151-081 (Health Psychology - 84833) PDF

Title	Course Description - PSYC-2151-081 (Health Psychology - 84833)
Author	melissa melnychuk
Course	Health Psychology
Institution	Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Course Description Health Psychology 2151 explores the history, aims and future of health psychology. Topics covered will consider the contributions of a wide range of psychological theory within the context of psychosocial risk factors for: illness illness prevention health promotion the health care system itself These theories extend from rather individualistic notions of health and wellness (e.g., personality, attitudes, and behaviour) to concepts associated with characteristics of the broader social environment (e.g., social support, economic challenges, and organizational factors). A bio-psycho-social approach to health and wellness is the overarching theme. Top of Page Psychology 2151: Social Psychology © Ken Fowler & Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2015. All rights reserved.

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