The Psychology of Nourishment & Wellness

Catalog description

How individuals define and perceive the terms “wellness” and “nourishment” affects attitudes and outcomes of dietary and self-care practices. In this class, students study sensory process disorders and eating disorder types, symptoms and treatments, how foods affect mental health, mindfulness practices, and elements of cognitive behavioral therapy. Students also learn about human motivation as it relates to nourishment and wellness. Students obtain an intermediate understanding of factors that affect health/wellness perceptions and how the factors influence lifestyle and dietary practices. Prerequisite(s): PY 111 or PY 141 .