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PSY 2200 Health Psychology

Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environmental Sciences Program
San Jose, Costa Rica

Dates: 7/6/24 - 8/10/24

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Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environmental Sciences
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PSY 2200 Health Psychology

PSY 2200 Health Psychology Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Psychology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: PSY 2200
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 48
Prerequisites: Must be a Health Sciences student.

DESCRIPTION

The bio psychosocial model (abbreviated "BPS") is a model or approach that focuses on the biological, psychological, and social factors of the mental disorders to better understand mental health. This course will use this model to analyze different mental disorders, symptoms and treatment. Participants will discuss the impact of social factors in the development of different mental disorders, know the theory behind the disorders and apply the information to class presentations and case studies. The course has a holistic view and, a multisystem, multilevel, and multivariate orientation, for the benefit of the student's future patients.

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