Health psychology
Graeme Hyman
8 points * One 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial, One 2-hour workshop per week * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisites: APY2020
Psychology of health and illness: the field of health psychology and the psychologist in health care. Psychological factors in medical disorders. Communication in medical settings. Psychological intervention in health and illness. Psychological aspects to dealing with stress, dying and grief.
Assessment
Two tests: 60% * Tutorial: 20% * Project: 20%
Prescribed texts
Taylor S Health psychology 2nd edn, Random House, 1991