PSY 324 - Health Psychology

This course explores the dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in health and disease. Major topics include psychosocial and contextual influences on health and behavior; the design and evaluation of individual treatments and population interventions; stress and coping; psychosocial effects of disease; physician-provider communication; health services utilization and adherence. Emphasis on theory, research design, and causal inference.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III, Distribution Group III-Data Collection and Analysis
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
Restriction(s): Psychology and Neuroscience majors only
Instructional Method: Conference-laboratory
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Notes: Registration priority is given to intended/declared psychology or neuroscience majors. Instructor approval required for non-intended/declared majors.
Not offered: 2023-24
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Collect, interpret, and analyze data.