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| Code | PSI459 |
| Name | Health Psychology |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Gazi KISA |
Course Goal
This course aims to discuss fundamental concepts and contemporary findings in health psychology literature.
Course Content
This course introduces research methods that are commonly used in health psychology literature. It also compiles contemporary studies about the effects of health behaviors, disease and disease adjustment on human psychology.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Health Psychology - Jane Ogden
Notes
Contemporary articles about the subject
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes psychosocial cause and effects of health and diseases. |
| LO02 | Describes the relationship between disease and body functions. |
| LO03 | Explains factors affecting health behaviors and methods to encourage those behaviors. |
| LO04 | Discusses findings about the relationship between stress and disease. |
| LO05 | Compares theories about the effect of pain on human psychology and methods on how to cope with pain. |
| LO06 | Discusses coping methods on psychological effects of chronic and terminal illnesses. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Health beliefs | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Addictive behaviors | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Eating behaviors | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Exercise | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Improving health: Changin health behaviors | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Disease cognitions | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Stress | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Stress and disease | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Pain and the placebo effect | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Obesity and coronary heart disease: psychology during disease | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Subjects about women's health | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Subjects about men's health | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Measuring health: From death toll to life quality | Jane Ogden - Health Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Term review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Term review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||