160.260 (16S) Current Developments in Health Psychology

Sommersemester 2016

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First course session
04.05.2016 14:30 - 18:00 HS 1 On Campus
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Overview

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Course title german Current Developments in Health Psychology
Type Lecture
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 98
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 04.05.2016

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Course Information

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lectures with power point slides and discussions

Course content

his focus of this course is to examine the complex interplay between physical health and psychosocial processes. The evidence for health psychological applications in the context of specific physical illnesses will be reviewed. In addition, empirically-supported behavioral interventions which improve psychological health, physical health, and life quality among patients coping with medical illnesses will be discussed.

Topics

  • Biopsychosocial models
  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Stress and Health
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cancer
  • Pain
  • Physical Illness and Mental Health Disorders
  • Smoking and Drug Abuse
  • Diabetes Management
  • Aging and Dementia
  • Psychological Aspects of Medical Care
  • Interventions in Medical Settings
  • Interventions with Families
  • Prevention

Keywords

Health Psychology, Behavioral Medicine

Teaching objective

Obtain a broad understanding of current theoretical models and empirical findings in the area of health psychology. Become knowledgable about current state-of-the-art health psychology interventions

Literature

The course literature list 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 topic(s)

The exam wil be based on lecture slides and assigned readings.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Multiple-choice and short-answer

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Master's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 840, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Gesundheitspsychologie (Compulsory subject)
      • Aktuelle Entwicklungen der Gesundheitspsychologie ( 0.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 160.260 Current Developments in Health Psychology (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)

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Sommersemester 2018
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