| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY4051 | Health Psychology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAŞAK TÜRKÜLER AKA |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | Main goal of this course is to discuss fundamental concepts of health psychology. Basic topics of health psychology research and methodology applied in health psychology research will be discussed. Basic theories and recent research, comprehensive health perceptions and beliefs, and behaviors including exercise, smoking, diet and health screening will be explained. Other issues related to women’s health such as pregnancy, miscarriage, birth, menopause and related areas will be discussed in this course. Basic explanation about chronic illnesses and their relation with psychological wellbeing will also be discussed. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Explain social and cultural basis of health and illness. 2. Define psychophysiological basis of health and illness. 3. Gain an understanding of the psychological contributors to the development, treatments and prevention of illness. 4. Learn current trends in healthcare and health psychology 5. Explain personal and environmental factors that are important for health. 6. Have knowledge about the current ethical standards and legal responsibilities of health psychologists, including those pertaining to psychological practice and research. 7. Explain the effects of interaction with medical professionals in practice and its effects on adherence. 8. Explore the reasons of problematic health behaviors such as smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, eating poorly, and discuss the ways of changing those behaviors |
| An Overview of Psychology and Health The Body’s physical systems Stress: Its meaning, impact and sources Stress: Biopsychosocial factors and illness Coping with and reducing stress Health Related Behavior and health promotion Substance Use and Abuse Nutrition, weight control, diet, exercise and safety Using health services Physical Symtoms:pain and discomfort Chronic and Life-threatening health problems |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the class | |
| 2) | An Overview of Psychology and Health | |
| 3) | The Body’s physical systems | |
| 4) | Stress: Its meaning, impact and sources | |
| 5) | Stress: Biopsychosocial factors and illness Coping with and reducing stress | |
| 6) | Health Related Behavior and health promotion | |
| 7) | Review | |
| 8) | Substance Use and Abuse | |
| 9) | Nutrition, weight control, diet, exercise and safety | |
| 10) | Using health services | |
| 11) | Review | |
| 12) | Physical Symtoms:pain and discomfort | |
| 13) | Chronic and Life-threatening health problems | |
| 14) | Chronic and Life-threatening health problems |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Sarafino, E. P. (2011). Health Psychology NJ: Wiley. |
| References: | "." |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 15 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 15 | 45 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 24 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Midterms | 2 | 50 |
| Final | 1 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 154 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 4 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 4 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 2 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 2 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 2 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | 4 |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 2 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 2 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |