| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
| Course Code | PCG 333 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to Health Psychology | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Introduction to Health Psychology | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 120 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To gain a practical understanding of the emerging field of health psychology, the application of health psychology in several areas of healthcare and the role of a health psychologist in the healthcare and mental health arena. | ||||
| Course Description | This course provides prospective counselors with an introduction to the trans-disciplinary field of health psychology that combines the field of medicine with psychology. We will examine the implementation of health psychology across a range of areas of health from preventative practices to the management of chronic illnesses. We will also study the application of health psychology to K12 settings. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, rehberlik ve psikolojik danışmanlık öğrencilerine sağlık psikolojisinin, genel tıp ve ruh sağlığı alanında uygulanmasını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Sağlık psikolojisinin K12 sistemindeki yeri ve uygulanışı da ders dahilinde ele alınacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the preventive role of a health psychologist in promoting the wellness of individuals across the lifespan 2) Explain health behavior theories such as medical and bio-sociocultural models and apply them to the K12 population from different SES backgrounds 3) understand the role of stress and coping style in illness management 4) analyze patients with chronic illnesses from a bio-psycho-social perspective with case studies |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | SERVET ALTAN , February 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | SERVET ALTAN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. NAZLI MEREY |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to Health Psychology: Mind- Body Relationship, Bio-psycho-social Model, The Roles of Health Psychologists in Different Settings |
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| 2) | Health Behavior Theories: Health Belief Model,The Social Cognitive Theory, The Relapse Prevention Model, Self-determination Theory, Research on Affect and a Biological Model of Desire, Socio-ecological Model |
| 3) | Health Promoting- Health Compromising Behaviors- Changing Health Habits |
| 4) | Stress and Coping 1: What is stress? Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Stress; Sources of Stress; Health- Disease and Stress |
| 5) | Coping with Stress and İllness: Coping and personality, coping resources, coping styles, coping outcomes Social support Coping interventions |
| 6) | Clinical Health Psychology in Medical Settings Patient in the treatment setting Patient-Doctor Provider |
| 7) | Management of Chronic Illness: Introduction to Chronic Illness: Quality of Life, Emotional Responses to Chronic Illness, Coping with Chronic Illness; Psycho-social Interventions in Chronic Illness |
| 8) | Psycho- Immunology Introduction to Psycho-immunology ;Special Topics: Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, AIDS |
| 9) | Psycho-oncology 1:Introduction to Psycho-oncology Cancer Journey and Psychopathology in Cancer Patients Assessment and Screening in Cancer Patients |
| 10) | Psycho-oncology II Psycho-social İnterventions in Oncology Setting Family and Cancer, the role of care-giver Culture and Cancer Compassion fatigue-vicarious trauma- burnout in oncology staff |
| 11) | Children and chronic illnesses (Guest Speaker) |
| 12) | Management of Pain and Discomfort |
| 13) | Psychological Aspects of Advancing and Terminal Illness Death across Life Span, Anticipatory Grief and Adjustment Stages to Dying Psychological Issues in Advancing Illness |
| 14) | Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Taylor, S. E. (2018). Health Psychology (10th edition). New York: McGraw Hill | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped learning. Constructivist. Student-centered. Activity-based. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Project paper Presentation Reflection journals Case Analysis | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
acarmel@mef.edu.tr Asst. Prof. Dr. Melike Acar, PCG Department Chair |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 36 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total Workload | 120 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.8 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||