Health Psychology I-E2
| Numbering Code | U-LAS40 10013 LE26 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | All students | Target Student | For all majors |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Wed.2 |
| Instructor name | DE ALMEIDA, Igor (Kokoro Research Center Program-Specific Assistant Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course will introduce students to the social and psychological variables that influence our physical health and our ability to cope with illness. Topics include stress reactions, risk factors in chronic disease, coronary-prone behavior, the science of alternative/complementary medicine, and prevention of disease. | ||
| Course Goals |
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the basic function of the cardiovascular, immune, and endocrine system, and how health behaviors, personal relationships, and stress can influence these systems 2. Demonstrate understanding of the methods and evidence that exists to explain how psychology can impact physical health 3. Critically apply research findings in health psychology to real-world health problems and solutions This course will also develop students' communication and critical thinking skills in English. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
As required, and with advanced notice to students, the instructor may make some minor adjustments to the schedule below. 1 Course welcome and topic introduction 2 Systems of the Body 3 Theories of Health Behaviors I 4 Theories of Health Behaviors II 5 Health-promoting versus Health-compromising Behaviors 6 Symptoms and Help-Seeking Behaviors 7 Pain and Pain Management 8 Patients and Providers 9 Stress 10 Coping and Resilience 11 Complementary & Alternative Medicine 12 Cardiovascular Disease & Psychoneuroimmunology 13 Psychoneuroimmunology & Death 14 Review week 15 Final examination 16 Feedback week The course format includes interactive lectures accompanied by powerpoint slides and demonstrations (interactive activities, short film) to illustrate concepts. Course time regularly includes small group / class discussions. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Portfolio of small assignments - 40% Group presentation - 40% In-class review quizzes - 20% This course uses a raw score grading system (0-100). |
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| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | To make satisfactory progress in the course, students will be expected to spend approximately 90 minutes each week outside of class reviewing lecture materials, class notes, and the online textbook. | ||
