PSYC C230 - Health Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Lorie Eber
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    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: HLTH C230 ; students who complete PSYC C230 may not enroll in or receive credit for HLTH C230 .