Applied Health Psychology

This module aims to explore the psychologic and behavioural process in health, illness and health care. It will enable graduates to apply theories and principles of healthy psychology to their practice.

1. Analyse models of health, health behaviours and social cognition models

2. Discuss the effect of personality on health

3. Critique the role of media in influencing health

4. Analyse concepts of illness and illness behaviours

5. Discuss utilisation and design of health care for optimum health.