Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course Title | Health Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course Code | PSY303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Credits | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duration of Weeks | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact Hours Per Week | 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-requisite Course(s) | PSY 100 Introductory Psychology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course Aims |
This course aims to examine the interplay among biological, psychological, and social factors in the development and maintenance of and recovery from physical illnesses. The course will begin with an introduction to the traditional models and theories in health psychology and methodology in health research. We will then look at the mind-body connection underlying various health conditions, and how health beliefs and health behaviours influence the management of these conditions. Finally, we will analyze factors that facilitate behavioural change, and promote healthcare utilization and illness prevention at the individual and population levels. Current scientific findings and cultural aspects of health psychology will also be discussed.
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Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS) |
At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the fundamental principles and theoretical significance of the biopsychosocial
approach to health psychology
2. Identify the psychosocial factors contributing to the development and maintenance of
various physical illnesses and health behaviour
3. Apply health psychology theories in intervention design to facilitate behavioural change
and promote well-being
4. Evaluate critically the key classical and contemporary empirical studies in health
psychology
5. Analyze one’s health beliefs and behaviours that influence healthcare utilization and
adherence to treatment in real-life settings
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