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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI428 |
| Name | Health Psychology |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | BANU İNANÇ |
| Course Instructor |
BANU İNANÇ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of the course is to provide the students with the basic theories in health psychology and introduce psychological and social factors which have influence on health and illness.
Course Content
The course includes the main issues in health psychology, health, health behaviour, health beliefs, attitudes, prevention in health promotion.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the relationship in between health and psychology. |
| LO02 | Defines basic concepts of health psychology. |
| LO03 | Defines health behaviour and psychological processes, influencing it. |
| LO04 | Describes the contributions of health psychology to the health promotion. |
| LO05 | Gives examples of prevention programmes which are applied in the field of health promotion. |
| LO06 | Explains stres and coping |
| LO07 | Discuss the cognitive, affective and behavioral attributes of the patients |
| LO08 | Explains pain and management of pain |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 1 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 3 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to health psychology | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 2 | Health beliefs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 3 | Definitions of health | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 4 | Health professional-patient communication and the role of health beliefs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 5 | Specific HealthRelated Behaviors | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 6 | Health Compromising Behaviors: Alcoholism and Smoking | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 7 | Stress and illness | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | |
| 9 | What is Pain | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 10 | Patient Provider Relations | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 11 | Patient Provider Relations | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 12 | Management of Chronic Illness | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 13 | Psychological Issues in Terminal Illnesses | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 14 | Measuring health status: from mortality rates to quality of life and stigma | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 15 | Stigma and stigma in cronic diseases | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |