Psychology of Obesity I

Catalog description

This course focuses on teaching the assessment and treatment of obesity, as well as the scientific understanding of its etiology and consequences. For students who are new to the class, evaluation is by periodic exams. For students who have taken the class before or are in the Obesity lab, this is a research and practicum class. Students plan and carry out research on obesity and eating disorders. Students will see obesity patients in the Parnes Clinic. Group supervision of clinical work and student research comprises the bulk of the class after we have learned enough of the assessment, treatment, and etiology to work with patients. Evaluation is by Case Reports, Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, research progress, and publication.