Psychology 340 - Seminar: Psychosocial Determinants of Health

Sem:Psychosocial Health

Fall
2023
01
4.00
Benita Sibia Jackson

TU 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
PSY-340-01-202401
Bass 203
bjackson@smith.edu
This course examines the scientific perspectives on how psychological and social factors influence the development and progression of physical health and illness. Major topics include psychosocial origins of health disparities, relationships and health, emotion and disease, placebo effects, and complementary and alternative medical approaches. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating current research and designing appropriate future studies. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 202. Preference to those who have completed a health psychology course. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only

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