Psychology 339CR - Seminar in Developmental Psychology: 'Close Relationships and Health'

Sem: Close Relationsh.&Health

Spring
2026
01
4.00
KC Haydon

W 01:30PM-04:20PM

Mount Holyoke College
129702
kchaydon@mtholyoke.edu
Drawing on research in developmental, social, clinical, and health psychology, this speaking-intensive course investigates how close relationships "get under the skin" to affect our health and well-being. Topics include relational contexts of physical and mental health, sleep, stress, psychoimmunology, substance use, and behavior change. We will focus on attachment relationships, but other close relationships will be investigated as well. The course will emphasize presentations, debate, and student-led discussions, as well as writing assessments and reflection.

Prereq: PSYCH-204.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.