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Course Name (English)
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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
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| Course Code |
BHS100 |
| Course Description |
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of health psychology. The focus is on the application of psychological theories and principles to all areas of health and well-being. It aims to examine the contributions of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness. This course also explores the importance of biopsychosocial aspect in conceptualizing health and disease. |
| Transferable Skills |
Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills, Problem-solving Skills, Communication Skills, Soft Skills |
| Teaching Methodologies |
Lectures, Discussion, Self-directed Learning |
| CLO |
| CLO1 |
Describe the role of biological, psychological, and social/sociological components in one’s physical and psychological well-being . |
| CLO2 |
Describe key theories, models, principles and approaches in health psychology. |
| CLO3 |
Describe the various means through which cognitions, emotions, and behaviours can influence the development, treatment and prevention of health and illness. |
| CLO4 |
Discuss the role of biopsychosocial components in stress and pain. |
| CLO5 |
Discuss the role of psychology in health-enhancing and health-compromising behaviours |
| CLO6 |
Describe generally the symptoms, measurements, risk factors, impacts, and managements of certain chronic diseases and illnesses. |
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| Pre-Requisite Courses |
No course recommendations |
| Reading List | | Recommended Text | - Brannon, L., & Feist, J. 2010, Health psychology: An introduction to behavior and health, 7 Ed., CA: Thomson Wadsworth
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| Reference Book Resources | - Gurung, R. A. R. 2010, Health psychology: A cultural approach, 2 Ed., CA: Wadsworth
- Ogden, J. 2007, Health psychology: a textbook, 4 Ed., Berkshire: McGraw-Hill Education
- Sarafino, E. P. 2008, Health psychology: Biopsychosocial interactions, 6 Ed., New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons
- Straub, R. O. 2002, Health psychology, New York: Worth Publishers
- Taylor, S. E. 2009, Health psychology, 7 Ed., New York: McGraw-Hill
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| Article/Paper List | This Course does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other References | This Course does not have any other resources |
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