Applied psychology III
Course code: 0727
Ms M Safron
3 points * 3 hours * First semester * Peninsula * Prerequisites: NSG1611, NSG1622
Objectives On completion of this subject students are expected to understand the psychological factors of pain and stress; describe a variety of strategies for the management of stress and pain.
Synopsis Personality theory; reactions to life stresses; the concepts of normality and abnormality; typology of disorders; psychological reactions to pain and illness; pain and stress as factors in health; control and management of pain; psychological aspects of hospitalisation; psychological preparation for surgery. The subject is taught by lectures and seminar presentations.
Assessment Examination: 70% * Seminar presentations: 30%
Prescribed texts
McConnell J and Philipchalk R Understanding human behaviour 8th edn, Harcourt Brace, 1994
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