This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Taylor, S.E. (2015). Health Psychology (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.  ISBN 13: 978-0-07-786181-0

1. Understand the role, responsibilities, and working environment of health psychology.
2. Appreciate the different types of research designs used to study issues related to health psychology.
3. Understand the concepts of adherence and wellness.
4. Examine the role of behavior as it relates to chronic illness.
5. Comprehend the importance of health and quality of life in light of the increase in life expectancy.
6. Apply the concepts presented in this course in the therapeutic environment (i.e., hospital, clinic, practice).