Fall 2010

Health Psychology

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-47

Faculty

Catherine A. Sanderson (Section 01)

Description

An introduction to the theories and methods of psychology as applied to health-related issues. We will consider theories of reasoned action/planned behavior, social cognition, and the health belief model. Topics will include personality and illness, addictive behaviors, psychoneuroimmunology, psychosocial factors predicting health service utilization and adherence to medical regimens, and framing of health-behavior messages and interventions.

Requisite: Psychology 11 or 12. Limited to 25 students. Fall semester. Professor Sanderson.

PSYC 47 - L/D

Section 01
M 08:30 AM - 09:50 AM MERR 315
W 08:30 AM - 09:50 AM MERR 315

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Health Psychology Wiley Sanderson Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Fall 2018, January 2022, Spring 2022