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PSY 220: Health Psychology


Units: 4

A review of theory and research on how behavior affects health and disease as well as how disease affects behavior (e.g., cognitions, emotions, relationships) in humans. Research into behavioral interventions to improve, ameliorate, or prevent disease are also reviewed. Focus is placed on the role of behavior for the major diseases and threats to health in children, adolescents, and adults.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Normal Letter Grade only

Requisites and Restrictions
Open only to following major/minor(s):
  • Sociology (Graduate) - SOCI
  • Psychological Sciences (Graduate) - PSYS
  • Public Health (Graduate) - PHE

Instructor Permission Required: No


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