Course - Health Psychology - PSYPRO4075
Health Psychology
About
About the course
Course content
The teaching will introduce models for understanding the relationship between behaviour and health and will discuss factors that may contribute to promoting and maintaining health and preventing sickness and injuries. The course also focuses on the relationships between health and quality of life, stress and health, psychosocial factors linked to serious/chronic illnesses and disabilities, overcoming sickness and death and the significance of social support for health. Relevant scientific methods within the field will be taught.
Learning outcome
The teaching will give the students an introduction into health psychology and will address the psychological and social factors involved in health and sickness.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars.
The course requires admission to the 6 year clinical psychologist programme.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psykologutdanning (CPSY)
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| PSYPRO4501 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Psychology