PSYC 328. Health Psychology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
A survey of major issues in health psychology: historical perspective; health effects of stress and stress management; pain mechanisms and management; prevention and management of chronic diseases, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cancer, and immunological disorders. Behaviour change strategies for smoking, weight regulation, physical inactivity, and sexual risk behaviour.
- Fall
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 213 and PSYC 215.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 429.
- Available only to U2 and above.