Health and Psychological Wellbeing

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Conditional requisite: 25 points at introductory level

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject introduces students to major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the psychology of health and wellbeing. It examines the psychosocial determinants of health and wellness as well as psychological theories of health protection and illness prevention. Issues relating to the psychological aspects of illness causation and interpretation, prevention, maintenance of primary prevention, and chronic diseases will be covered. Further, the subject will cover major sources of stress and models of stress and coping. Mechanisms, theories and principles of behaviour change will be explored, as well as communication skills needed to work with groups and individuals engaging in behaviour change. As such, experience in team-building will feature in this subject as students will serve as a resource for each other's learning experience.

• Final Exam (30%)
• Designing Health Infographic (20%)
• Infographic Reflection (15%)
• Case Study (Individual Assessment Task) (35%)

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