PSYCH518
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PSYCH518 - Introduction to Health Psychology (3 cr)
Psychological SciencesAS - Arts and Sciences
Subject Code
PSYCH
Course Number
518
Course Title
Introduction to Health Psychology
Course Description
Psychosocial factors relevant to general health maintenance, recovery from disease or injury, and the achievement of health. Topics include stress-management techniques, personality characteristics associated with disease, cognitive-emotional effects of diet and exercise, and theories of pain and pain management. Concepts of prevention and behavioral medicine are also included.
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Repeatable
No
Notes
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Course Typically Offered
Spring