This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, closing this banner, or clicking "I Agree", you agree to the use of cookies.
Read our cookies policy and privacy statement for more information.
Stand with UkraineDonate
- Home
- New Hampshire
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Course info
- psy-225 - health-psychology
Southern New Hampshire University Course Info
Manchester, New Hampshire
Course Info
Search for courses by clicking on letters of the alphabet or by using a search bar. Explore course description, number of credits required and course sequences to satisfy graduation requirements.
PSY 225O
Health Psychology (online)
This course introduces students to the field of health psychology through an exploration of ways in which the biopsychosocial (holistic) model is applied to promote health and improve coping with illness. Topics include health beliefs and behaviors, delay in seeking medical care, factors influencing individuals' responses to the health care system and practitioners, acute and chronic illness, treatment adherence, pain and pain management, stress and coping, social support and psychoneuroimmunology.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
PSY 108O - Introduction to Psychology (online)