160.265 (19W) Health Psychology Applications

Wintersemester 2019/20

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First course session
08.10.2019 12:30 - 15:00 N.2.35 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Health Psychology Applications
Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 24 (35 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 08.10.2019
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

To develop an understanding of techniques for behavioral change.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lecture review of intervention methods, role playing activities, and discussions

Course content

This seminar focuses on applied techniques used for changing health behaviors. After providing an overview of empirically-based practices, students will have the opportunity to practice specific techniques during the seminar. 


  • Overview of psychological interventions applications in disease management and prevention 
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Motivational interviewing for behavioral change
  • Mindfulness-based approaches
  • Cognitive behavioral approaches 
  • Problem-solving approaches
  • Interventions with family members
  • General intervention considerations and integrative care
  • Using apps for behavioral change

Prior knowledge expected

Basic knowledge of clinical and health psychology principles

Literature

Literature will be provided during the course

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

  • Written summaries of the health psychology approaches reviewed during the Seminar.
  • Active participation during the seminar

Examination topic(s)

The written summaries will be prepared based on the activities during the seminar and the recommended readings.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

  • Active participation during the seminar
  • Written summaries of the health psychology approaches reviewed during the Seminar.
  • Attendance during at least 75% of the sessions is mandatory.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 640, Version: 11W.5)
    • Subject: Gesundheitspsychologie (Compulsory elective)
      • WF 11.3 Gesundheitspsychologisches Seminar ( 0.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 160.265 Health Psychology Applications (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

This course is not assigned to a sequence of equivalent courses