Prerequisites: a grade of “C-” or better in one of the following courses: HNPG 042K, PSYC 002, PSYC 178
Description: Examines psychological constructs in health behavior change. Covers theories and research on preventive health behavior; adherence to medical treatment; health lifestyles; substance use and abuse; and anxiety and depression in medical illness. Also examines cognitive and behavioral techniques; helping skills; placebo effect; social support; effective therapeutic communication; medical care delivery; and ethical issues.