Course - Health Psychology - PSYPRO4501
PSYPRO4501 - Health Psychology
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 | A |
Course content
The subject includes theories and models to understand the relationship between behavior and health. Different biopsychosocial factors will be emphasized in the understanding of physical and mental health, both with regard to promotion and maintenance of health and in prevention of illness. Relevant topics are quality of life, stress and coping with stress, pain, serious and chronic illness and death, and social support.
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Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- The student becomes familiar with the influence of psychological and social factors on health, well-being and illness.
- The student has knowledge and insight into relevant theories and empirical data within the health psychology fields.
Skills:
- The student has knowledge about the literature and can develop relevant research question(s) and write a term paper within the field.
- The student can seek in central databases for relevant scientific publications within the field of health psychology.
General competence:
- The student is familiar with central concepts and theories, and shall be able to report research findings, both orally and in written form, within the field of health psychology.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and individual guidance.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme, 6 years (CPSY6)
Psychology (MPSY)
Required previous knowledge
When available capacity, students from Master in Psychology may do this course.
Course materials
See Reading list.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYPRO4075 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| PSYK4521 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
A
Submission
2024-12-11
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"