Health psychology
Mr Graeme Hyman
6 points * One 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial and 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
A combination of assignments, class participation and test
Prescribed texts
Taylor S Health psychology 2nd edn, Random House, 1991