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2024-25 Fall - SOSC3990 - Health Psychology

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Instructor(s)/Supervisor(s)/Coordinator(s): Annie SHU
Health psychology is the scientific study of how biological, psychological, and social factors affect health promotion as well as the prevention and treatment of illness. We look at how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they cope and recover when they are ill. This course is intended to introduce students to the theoretical models, research methodology, empirical findings, and current issues in health psychology. Students should complete the course with a fundamental knowledge in this young and exciting field of study.
Course period1/09/2431/12/24
Course levelUG
Course formatLecture