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Campus | Bryn Mawr |
Semester | Fall 2023 |
Registration ID | PSYCB331001 |
Course Title | Health Behavior and Context |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | Health Studies |
Instructor | Peterson,Laurel M. |
Times and Days | W 01:10pm-04:00pm
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Room Location | BYC100 |
Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2223 This seminar will be devoted to a discussion of theory and research in health psychology. We will investigate both historical and contemporary perspectives on the psychology of wellness and illness. We will begin with a consideration of how psychosocial forces influence health cognitions, behaviors, and physiological processes. The second half of the course will focus on contextual factors, interventions, and emerging topics in research. We will debate the question of whether/how psychological forces influence health outcomes. Prerequisite: PSYC B105 and PSYC B231 or PSYC B208, or by permission of the instructor. Enrollment Cap: 16; 2 seats reserved for Postbac students. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: PSYC Major (Senior/Junior); PSYC Minor (Senior); PSYC Major (Sophomore); Senior; Junior; Sophomore; |
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