Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 
    
2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HHV 220 - Health Psychology (= PSY 220)


Instructor
Stutts

Health Psychology uses the biopsychosocial approach to examine how psychological factors influence health and how they can be used to change health behaviors.   Specific emphasis will be placed on pain, chronic illness, nicotine use, and obesity.  This class also includes a community-based learning experience.

Social-Scientific Thought distribution requirement
Health and Human Values interdisciplinary minor credit
Public Health Major elective credit

Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.