Learning Objectives


1		Define health psychology.



2		Describe the changing philosophical perspectives on the mind-body relationship from the time of ancient cultures to the present day.



3		Summarize the criticisms of the psychosomatic movement.



4		Explain the factors that have contributed to the rise of health psychology.



5		Describe changing patterns of illness in the United States.



6		Describe trends in the expansion of health care services in the United States.



7		Describe the research methodologies employed by health psychologists.



8		Compare and contrast the biopsychosocial model and biomedical models of health. Summarize the advantages of the biopsychosocial model.



9		Describe how systems theory explains the interaction of biopsychosocial variables.



10		Describe the clinical implications of the biopsychosocial model.



11		Describe the different occupations that employ health psychologists.

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