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PSYC637 Health Psychology

10 cp
Prerequisites
PSYC630 Psychological Assessment and PSYC631 Psychological Disorders
Teaching Organisation 2 hours per week for twelve weeks or equivalent.

This unit will provide a detailed study of health psychology and behavioural medicine and their applications in the field of clinical psychology. Emphasis will be on psychosocial processes associated with health, prevention of illness and health promoting behaviours. The unit will also encompass a study of the applications of cognitive and behavioural interventions in medicine and in rehabilitation. Current research employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies will be studied. Issues related to working in a team with other health practitioners will be addressed.

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