Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 336 Health Psychology
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 336
Course Title in English Health Psychology
Course Title in Turkish Sağlık Psikolojisi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Lecture
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 144 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 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 learn the basic principles of health psychology, to gain an understanding of the roles and functions of health psychologists; to understand environmental, psychological, and behavioral factors related to immune functioning, pain, illness and health; and to promote understanding of human health behavior and behavior change.
Course Description This course will overview some key concepts and questions in Health Psychology and core theories which impact the perceptions among health behavior, health beliefs, becoming ill, stress, placebo effect, pain and pain management. The course will cover topics based on biopsychosocial model. Our aim is that you familiarize yourself with some of these key concepts, themes, and modes of inquiry and develop a sense about how to look at the world through health psychology.
Course Description in Turkish Bu dersin amacı Sağlık Psikolojisi alanındaki ana konsept ve soruları gözden geçirmek ve öğrenmektir. Ders içindeki tüm konular biopsikososyal perspektiften anlatılacaktır. Ders, sağlık davranışı, sağlık algısı, hastalık inancı, hasta olma, stres, plasebo etkisi, acı ve acı yönetimine dair kapsamlı bilgi içermektedir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify, discuss and use key Health Psychology concepts;
2) group and explain various areas of study within Health Psychology;
3) evaluate ideas and debates using Health Psychology theories;
4) understand the importance of human health, behaviour and behaviour change;
5) understand stress and coping strategies.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
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.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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. H HW
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. S HW
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S HW,Presentation
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. H HW,Presentation
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. S HW,Presentation
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). H HW,Presentation
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S HW,Presentation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Presentation
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. H HW,Presentation
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H HW,Presentation
Prepared by and Date DİLARA SAVAŞ XXX , March 2022
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. DİLARA SAVAŞ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to Health Psychology
2) Health Inequalities
3) Health Beliefs
4) Addictive Behaviours
5) Eating Behaviour
6) Exercise
7) Health Promotion
8) Illness Cognitions
9) Response Paper 1
10) Stress
11) Stress and Ilness
12) Pain and Placebo Effect
13) Women’s and Men’s Health Issues
14) Presentation
15) Final examination period
16) Final examination period
Required/Recommended ReadingsOgden, J. (2012). Health psychology. London: McGraw-Hill.
Teaching Methods
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Paper Submission 2 % 70
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration savasd@mef.edu.tr

Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

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 2 3 2 98
Midterm(s) 2 8 2 20
Paper Submission 1 8 8
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 144
Total Workload/25 5.8
ECTS 6