The aim of this course is to transfer the knowledge related to basic health psychology concepts and relevant research methods. The biological, psychological and social concepts of health, illness and wellbeing will be examined. Subjects such as health beliefs, addictive behaviours, pain, and stress will be conveyed in relation to literature and current research studies.
Course Content
This course contains; Syllabus & Defining the Course,Introduction to health psychology,Conducting health research,Health beliefs,Addictive behaviours,Living with chronic illness,Eating and weight,Exercising,Stress and illness,Pain & the placebo effect ,Health psychology & IPA,Presentations,Presentations,Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to identify the basic concepts of health psychology.
14, 23, 9
A
2.Will be able to summarise the history of health psychology.
14, 23, 9
A
3.Will be able to summarise and report a topic in health psychology.
19, 9
A
4.Will be able to discuss the biopsychosocial model in relation to health and wellbeing.
19, 9
A
5.Will be able to relate health psychology with relevant sub-disciplines.
19, 9
A
6.Will be able to define basic health psychology theories.
9
A
7.Will be able to define diversity and related concepts.
Brannon, L., Updegraff, J. A., Feist, J. (2017). Health psychology: An introduction to behavior and health, (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Ogden, J. (2012). Health psychology: A textbook. (5th edition), McGraw Hill.
Pringle, J., Drummond, J., McLafferty, E., and Hendry, C. (2011). Interpretative phenomenological analysis: A discussion and critique. Nurse Researcher 18(3), 20-24.
Smith, J. A. (2011). Evaluating the contribution of interpretative phenomenological analysis. Health Psychology Review (5)1, 9-27.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Course Hours
0
0
0
Course Hours
0
0
0
Course Hours
0
0
0
Course Hours
0
0
0
Course Hours
0
0
0
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Meryem TEMEL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Cemile Müjde ATABEY
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to transfer the knowledge related to basic health psychology concepts and relevant research methods. The biological, psychological and social concepts of health, illness and wellbeing will be examined. Subjects such as health beliefs, addictive behaviours, pain, and stress will be conveyed in relation to literature and current research studies.
Course Content
This course contains; Syllabus & Defining the Course,Introduction to health psychology,Conducting health research,Health beliefs,Addictive behaviours,Living with chronic illness,Eating and weight,Exercising,Stress and illness,Pain & the placebo effect ,Health psychology & IPA,Presentations,Presentations,Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to identify the basic concepts of health psychology.
14, 23, 9
A
2.Will be able to summarise the history of health psychology.
14, 23, 9
A
3.Will be able to summarise and report a topic in health psychology.
19, 9
A
4.Will be able to discuss the biopsychosocial model in relation to health and wellbeing.
19, 9
A
5.Will be able to relate health psychology with relevant sub-disciplines.
19, 9
A
6.Will be able to define basic health psychology theories.
9
A
7.Will be able to define diversity and related concepts.
Brannon, L., Updegraff, J. A., Feist, J. (2017). Health psychology: An introduction to behavior and health, (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Ogden, J. (2012). Health psychology: A textbook. (5th edition), McGraw Hill.
Pringle, J., Drummond, J., McLafferty, E., and Hendry, C. (2011). Interpretative phenomenological analysis: A discussion and critique. Nurse Researcher 18(3), 20-24.
Smith, J. A. (2011). Evaluating the contribution of interpretative phenomenological analysis. Health Psychology Review (5)1, 9-27.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
