PSY 231 - Health Psychology

4.00 credits.

This course will provide an overview of and introduction to the field of health psychology, which examines the bidirectional relationship between physical and mental health. We will use lectures, class discussions, individual and group projects, and readings to explore topics such as the impact of social support on coping with chronic illness, how best to promote healthy eating and exercise, and the effects of stress on health. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105. Fall semester.