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2019-2020 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PSYC 280 - Health Psychology
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
An introduction to the field of health psychology with emphasis on how the mind-body interaction influences health and health related behaviors. The course uses the biopsychosocial model to study major illnesses, health enhancing and health damaging behaviors, and alternative “holistic” modalities for treatment. Focus is on the use of psychological principles to enhance health, prevent disease, identify risk factors, and shape public opinion. Students explore their own health and health practices as an approach to understanding health dynamics. 3 lecture hours.
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