PSY 171 - Health Psychology

Prerequisites:
Grade of D or better in PSY 111
STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Learn about the psychological aspects of illness, hospitalization, and lifestyle choices as they effect health. Specific attention given to the effects of stress on illness, how health services are used and misused, and the patient-practitioner’s relationship.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the interconnection of lifestyle choices with health

2. Outline the impact of stress and ways to reduce stress reactions

3. Apply critical thinking skills to explain trends and challenges in the patient-practitioner relationship.