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This is an introductory course in health psychology. The focus is on the contributions of behavioural science to the promotion of health and the treatment of illness. Topics covered include determinants of health-related behaviours (e.g. smoking, diet), individual and population approaches to behaviour change, stress and coping, adjustment to illness.
Health psychology applies theories from various psychological sub-disciples and as such has a natural affinity with several other courses at the undergraduate and graduate level including abnormal, social, personality, developmental and industrial-organizational psychology. PSYC339 is recommended preparation for PSYC437 Health Psychology: Theories and interventions (advanced course in health psychology), PSYC457 Behavioural Interventions, and the Psychology Department's postgraduate Clinical Psychology Programme.
The general aims of the course are: # To provide students with a broad overview of the field of health psychology# To develop an understanding and appreciation of the complex interplay between physical well-being and a variety of biological, psychological, and social factors# To encourage interest in the area of health psychology# To encourage critical thinking about health psychological issues
PSYC206
Roeline Kuijer
Abraham, C., Conner, M., Jones, F., & O'Connor, D; Health Psychology ; 2nd Edition; Routledge, 2016.
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Domestic fee $1,635.00
International fee $7,050.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .