Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Psychology (Englısh)
Course Information
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week | |||||
| PSY426 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites | none |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Turkish |
| Type | Elective |
| Level of Course | Bachelor's |
| Lecturer | |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Suggested Subject | none |
| Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
| Objectives of the Course | The aim of the course is to introduce and examine the field of health psychology and its basic topics in the context of major theoretical perspectives and empirical studies. |
| Contents of the Course | The course covers obtaining knowledge regarding major topics and theoretical perspectives of health psychology and includes discussion of the recent research articles in the light of basic knowledge and approaches. |
Learning Outcomes of Course
| # | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Define the subject area of the health psychology and to describe its major models and history |
| 2 | Explain health behaviors and primary prevention |
| 3 | Explain stres and coping |
| 4 | Discuss the cognitive, affective and behavioral attributes of the patients |
| 5 | Explain pain and management of pain |
Course Syllabus
| # | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, Major Models and History of Health Psychology | discussion |
| 2 | Health Promotion and Primary Prevention | discussion |
| 3 | Health Related Behaviors: Exercise, Accident Prevention, Healthy Diet, Weight Control and Obesity | discussion |
| 4 | Health Compromising Behaviors: Alcoholism and Smoking | discussion |
| 5 | Definition of Stres, Theoretical Approaches and Measurement of stress | discussion |
| 6 | Coping, Social Support | discussion |
| 7 | Using Health Services, Recognition of Symptoms | discussion |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Definition, Measurement and Management of Pain | discussion |
| 10 | Patient-Provider Relations | discussion |
| 11 | Management of Chronic Illness | discussion |
| 12 | Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness | discussion |
| 13 | Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke,and Type II Diabetes | discussion |
| 14 | Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders: AIDS, Cancer, Arthritis and Type I Diabetes | discussion |
| 15 | Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders: AIDS, Cancer, Arthritis and Type I Diabetes | discussion |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Course Syllabus
| # | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okyayuz, Ü. (1999). Sağlık Psikolojisine Giriş. Ankara: Türk Psikoloji Derneği. | ||
| 2 | Health Psychology, Richard O. Straub, 2019 | ||
| 3 | Health Psychology, Shelley E. Taylor, 2019 |
Method of Assessment
| # | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
| 2 | 60% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define the subject area of the health psychology and to describe its major models and history | 1͵2͵13 | 1͵2 |
| 2 | Explain health behaviors and primary prevention | 1͵2͵13 | 1͵2 |
| 3 | Explain stres and coping | 1͵2͵13 | 1͵2 |
| 4 | Discuss the cognitive, affective and behavioral attributes of the patients | 1͵2͵13 | 1͵2 |
| 5 | Explain pain and management of pain | 1͵2͵13 | 1͵2 |
Work Load Details
| # | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Final Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Final Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 94 | ||||