Psychology 325 - SEM:HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Topic: Issues in Mind/Body Medicine. Focusing on the role of psychological processes, we will examine the state of empirical support for various modalities of healing physical health problems across allopathic and complementary/alternative medicine perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on critically evaluating current research and designing appropriate future studies. Recurrent psychological process themes across modalities will be highlighted, e.g., the placebo effect, emotion, and the social context of healing. A previous course in health psychology is recommended. Prerequisite: 192 or permission of the instructor. Focusing on the role of psychological processes, we will examine the state of empirical support for various modalities of healing physical health problems across allopathic and complementary/alternative medicine perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on critically evaluating current research and designing appropriate future studies. Recurrent psychological process themes across modalities will be highlighted, e.g., the placebo effect, emotion, and the social context of healing. A previous course in health psychology is recommended. Prerequisite: 192 or permission of the instructor.

Topic: Issues in Mind/Body Medicine. Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores