HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Catalog description

The Health Psychology course has been developed to introduce students to the fundamentals of the field of health psychology. Its main objective is to provide knowledge about the relationship between behavior and health. The student will learn the particular principles and concepts of this discipline, its methods of intervention and integration with the biological, psychological and social processes that adversely impact health. The course focuses on topics directl y related to physical health from a behavioral perspective that offers students an essential approach to managing illness and promoting health from a psychological perspective.