ADPS 1155 Health Psychology
Today's age is one of intense stress. Health psychology acknowledges the mutual influence of the mind and body in the environmental context. Evidence suggests that rapid technological and social change may compromise physical and mental health. This course explores the nature of these stresses and the range of psychological means available to cope with them. Special areas of inquiry include stress arising from work, family, mobility, leisure, and cultural lifestyles. Emphasis is on self-assessment and informed choice of improving the quality of one's life.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.40 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.50 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Tracy Clemente | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 10 of 17 |