Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit introduces students to major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the psychology of health and wellbeing. It examines the psychosocial determinants of health and wellness as well as psychological theories of health protection and illness prevention. Issues relating to the psychological aspects of illness causation and interpretation, prevention, maintenance of primary prevention, and chronic diseases will be covered. Further, the unit will cover major sources of stress and models of stress and coping. Mechanisms, theories and principles of behaviour change will be explored, as well as communication skills needed to work with groups and individuals engaging in behaviour change. As such, experience in team-building will feature in this unit as students will serve as a resource for each other's learning experience.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Health and Psychological Wellbeing |
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| Unit code | PSY223 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Juan Canales |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any College.
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA359
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly content module (asynchronous) Weekly online self-directed practical activity (asynchronous) Weekly, optional online drop in sessions (45 min, synchronous) |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Designing Health Promotion Material (group-based project), plus self-reflection (30%) Task length (2 page Infographic, plus 300 word maximum self-reflection) Assessment Task 2: Case Study (individual assignment) (30%) Task Length 1,200 words maximum Assessment Task 3: Final Exam (40%) Task length 2-hour exam |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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