Health Psychology

Fall 2012

Health Psychology

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-247

Formerly listed 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: PSYC 100 or 212 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 25 students. Fall semester. Professor Sanderson.

Course times and locations

PSYC 247 - L/D

Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM BEBU 107
Th 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM BEBU 107

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Book Store	Price
9780470129159	Health Psychology	Wiley, 2nd ed	Sanderson	order 10 copies	Amherst Books	TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Fall 2018, January 2022, Spring 2022