HLTH C230 - Health Psychology

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    Description
    This course examines the interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors with health and illness; specifically, how to promote and maintain health, prevent and treat illness, and adapt and thrive in the context of chronic illness. Key topics include the roles of stress, coping, immune response, social relationships, personality, in the progression and prevention of disease, and behaviors (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, sleep) that contribute to wellbeing or sickness. Enrollment Limitation: PSYC C230 ; students who complete HLTH C230 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSYC C230 .