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| Module Availability |
| Final Year PSY/APS |
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| Assessment Pattern |
1) one 2000 word coursework essay [25%]
2) one 90 minute examination [75%]
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| Module Overview |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| All Level 2 Psychology modules |
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| Module Aims |
| The course aims to develop a critical understanding of the theories, methods, and applications of health psychology. It aims to demonstrate how a scientific understanding of behaviour can be applied to understanding and changing health behaviours and outcomes in physical illness. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| By the end of the course, the student should have a critical understanding of the theories and methods underpinning health psychology. The student should have a critical understanding of the predictors of health behaviours, how health behaviours contribute to physical health, and how health behaviours can be changed effectively. The student should have a critical understanding of the role of psychology in understanding physical health outcomes and how psychological interventions can help improve health outcomes in chronic disease. |
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| Module Content |
The course will be based around such topics as:
theories and models in health psychology, the role of health beliefs in understanding health behaviour, changing health behaviour, obesity, doctor-patient communication, the role of psychology in understanding and managing chronic conditions such as cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes, HIV, and pain. |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
| Lectures, case materials and guided reading |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
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Ogden, J. (2007) Health Psychology: A Textbook (4th Edition). Open University Press
Taylor, S. (2006). Health Psychology (6th Edition). McGraw Hill.
And texts recommended by individual lecturers
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British Journal of Health Psychology
Health Psychology
Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Psychology & Health
Psychological Medicine
Psychology, Health & Medicine
Social Science & Medicine
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| Last Updated |
| 17.03.09 |
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