MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


APY3080

Health psychology

Graeme Hyman

8 points (6 points for students who commenced from 1994) + One 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial, One 2-hour workshop per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: APY2020

Synopsis 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%

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