160.275 (16W) Introduction to health psychology

Wintersemester 2016/17

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First course session
20.10.2016 08:30 - 10:00 HS A On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Tutor/Tutors
Course title german Introduction to health psychology
Type Lecture
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 207
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 20.10.2016
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Seniorstudium Liberale Yes

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Obtain a broad understanding of current biopsychosocial models and empirical findings in the area of health psychology.

Learn about the behavioral risk factors and psychosocial treatment approaches for common health problems.

 


Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

 Lectures with power point slides and discussion. 

Course content

  • The Health Psychology Profession
  • Biopsychosocial Models and Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Stress, Health and Coping
  • Chronic Illnesses (e.g., Diabetes, Heart Disease)
  • Pain
  • Aging and Dementia
  • Smoking, Alcohol Abuse, and Other Substance Abuse Problems
  • Interventions with Families
  • Health Promotion

Literature

Ogden, J. (2012). Health Psychology: A Textbook (5th ed.). Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.

Sarafino, E. P, & Smith, T. M. (2014). Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions, 8th Edition. Wiley.

Additional literature will be listed on the course syllabus.


Intended learning outcomes

Obtain a broad understanding of current biopsychosocial models and empirical findings in the area of health psychology.

Learn about the behavioral risk factors and psychosocial treatment approaches for common health problems.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lectures with power point slides and discussion.

Course content

  • The Health Psychology Profession
  • Biopsychosocial Models and Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Stress, Health and Coping
  • Chronic Illnesses (e.g., Diabetes, Heart Disease)
  • Pain
  • Aging and Dementia
  • Smoking, Alcohol Abuse, and Other Substance Abuse Problems
  • Interventions with Families
  • Health Promotion

Literature

Ogden, J. (2012). Health Psychology: A Textbook (5th ed.). Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.

Sarafino, E. P, & Smith, T. M. (2014). Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions, 8th Edition. Wiley.

Additional literature will be listed on the course syllabus.

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

Multiple-choice and short answer.

Examination topic(s)

The exam will be based on the lecture and the assigned readings.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Psychologische Grundlagen der Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaft (Compulsory elective)
      • Gesundheitspsychologie ( 0.0h VO/PS/KU/SE/VP/VK/VS / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 160.275 Introduction to health psychology (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 08W.3)
    • Subject: Psychologische Grundlagen der Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaft (WF 4) (Compulsory elective)
      • LV aus Gesundheitspsychologie ( 2.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 160.275 Introduction to health psychology (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 640, Version: 11W.5)
    • Subject: Gesundheitspsychologie (Compulsory elective)
      • WF 11.1 Gesundheitspsychologie (inkl. Prävention) ( 0.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 160.275 Introduction to health psychology (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Diploma programme Psychology (SKZ: 298, Version: 04W.4) qualification required
    • Stage two
      • Subject: Anwendungsfach: Gesundheit (Compulsory subject)
        • Gesundheitspsychologie ( 2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 160.275 Introduction to health psychology (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)

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