Health Psychology - Fall 2012
PSYCH 242, Section 4 T & Th 4:10 - 5:25 pm (HW 619) Textbook: Health Psychology by Shelley Taylor (8th ed.) Additional readings will be posted on blackboard at least a week before they are to be read for class. Course Overview: This course will provide an introduction to the field of health psychology, which is concerned with the roles of behavioral/lifestyle, psychological and social factors on health, illness and chronic disease. The course will address four general subject areas: 1) attitudes, behavior, and lifestyle factors affecting disease prevention and development; 2) stress and the related psychological and social processes associated with disease development and progression; 3) social and psychological factors involved in the illness experience; and 4) long-term social and psychological implications of chronic illness (e.g., heart disease, cancer). Grading Criteria: Attendance (5%): You are allowed three unexcused absences. Quizzes (10%): To ensure you are keeping up with the reading, there will be periodic pop quizzes. Homework (15%): Throughout the semester I will give some short homework assignments to be turned in at the start of class time on the date due. Exams (75)%: There will be four exams. I will drop one. Academic Integrity: “Hunter College regards acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations, obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents) as serious offenses against the values of intellectual honesty. The college is committed to enforcing the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity and will pursue cases of academic dishonesty according to the Hunter College Academic Integrity Procedures.” Pre-requisites: 6 credits of 100 level classes including Intro to Psychology. Students who do not meet the requirements must withdraw from the course or will be removed from the class by the department. Accessability: “In compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Hunter College is committed to ensuring educational parity & accommodations for all students with documented disabilities and/or medical conditions. It is recommended that all students with documented disabilities (Emotional, Medical, Physical and/or Learning) consult the Office of AccessABILITY located in Room E1124 to secure necessary academic accommodations. For further information and assistance please call (212-772-4857)/TTY (212-650-3230).” Frank Muscara fmuscara@hunter.cuny.edu