HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
| Title | ΨΥΧΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ / HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY |
| Code | ΨΥ-673 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Psychology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013535 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos PSychologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600255404
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600255404
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course
Learning Outcomes
To become familiar with the main issues that health psychologists deal with
To gain an understanding of the complex relationships between biological, psychological and social factors in physical health
To become familiar with the main theoretical approaches and research methods in health psychology
To learn about the main fields of application of health psyschology
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course entails a presentation of the psychological, social and cultural aspects of health and illness. We will present the biopsychosocial model and focus on the interactions between the biological, behavioural, psychological and social factors that affect the development and course of illness. Specifically, we will discuss the relationship between stress and illness, the processes involved in identifying symptoms and illness behaviours, the relationship between personality and health, social inequalities in health, the experience of chronic illness, specific illnesses (heart disease, cancer, AIDS), psychological issues in terminal illness, critical health psychology, doctor-patient communication and relationship, health prevention and professional issues regarding health psychologists.
Keywords
health inequalities, stress and health, stress and coping, health communication, personality and health, coping with chronic illness, coping with dealth
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of audio-visual material
Email to communicate with the students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | 3 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 24 | 0.9 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 104 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written final examination
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
DiMatteo, M. R., & Martin. L. R. (2011). Εισαγωγή στην ψυχολογία της υγείας. Εκδόσεις Πεδίο.
Καραδήμας, Ε. (2005). Ψυχολογία της Υγείας: Θεωρία και κλινική πρακτική. Αθήνα: Τυπωθήτω.
Ogden, J. (2012). Ψυχολογία της Υγείας. Εκδόσεις Παρισιάνου.
Last Update
20-06-2021
