Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Health Psychology

PSYC 2506  Health Psychology

Prerequisites:

PSYC 1106 and PSYC 1107 or enrolment in the on-campus BScN program

Antirequisites:

PSYC 3926 if taken in 2001 or 2002

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students examine and evaluate the research in various areas of health psychology. Students explore the psychological aspects of medical settings, issues related to conducting health related psychological research, issues around successfully adhering to medical advice, defining and measuring stress, coping with pain, the psychology of diet and exercise, and behavioural factors associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer, smoking and drugs.



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