PSY 250 Health Psychology

This course explores the foundations of health psychology by examining the relationship between psychological processes and physical health. Students will apply psychological models of health behavior and learn how to apply the biopsychosocial model of health to various health behaviors, such as smoking tobacco, using alcohol, eating and weight management, exercising, stress and pain management. They will analyze the psychological factors influencing health behaviors and outcomes and critically assess current research and ethical issues in health psychology.