PSYC 230 - Health Psychology

Next Offered: 2010-2011
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS

An examination of psychological research relevant to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and illness. Topics will include stress and illness; personality factors and health; psychoneuroimmunology; psychological factors in health maintenance; pain and stress management; health and gender, ethnicity, and race; treatment compliance and communication. Enrollment Limit: 35.
Instructor: K. Sutton
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 100. PSYC 200 or an equivalent is recommended.