Health Psychology (PSY 3100 00)

Term: 2026-27 Fall

Faculty

Sue Anne Sweeney
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Schedule

Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (9/1/2026 - 9/1/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (9/15/2026 - 9/15/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (9/29/2026 - 9/29/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (10/13/2026 - 10/13/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (10/27/2026 - 10/27/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (11/10/2026 - 11/10/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (11/24/2026 - 11/24/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (12/8/2026 - 12/8/2026) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN

Description

Study of the theory and research on the intersection between mind and body: stress, depression, and physical illness; the psychological impact of illness; empirically supported ways to change habits, such as smoking, overeating, or reluctance to exercise; effective coping mechanisms; placebo effects; mindfulness and relaxation techniques; the impact of class and culture on health, and psychological interventions for pain. Useful for students in health care disciplines and in psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 1010.