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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PSYC1054-1  Pychology and Health

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in Psychology and Education, 3rd yearFirst semester2
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Psychological SciencesFirst semester2
Lecturer :  Anne‑Marie Etienne
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
The first part is devoted to general topics related to health :
  • definition, objectives and concepts related to health psychology
  • main models of health
The second part aims of specific research areas in health psychology : oncology, behavioral risk factors (smoking, alcohol, ...)
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The main objective is to familiarize the student with the clinical approach applied in psychology of health, using the more relevant models.
The written report aims at improving the student a model of health, risk behavior and/or a key concept in class. He will be asked to select two articles related to this model of health, this risk behavior and/or this key concept and then highlight the acquisitions made by reading these two articles.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Oral presentation. Coaching sessions in drafting the written report. Participation in the Wednesday, October 5, 2011 is highly recommended.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course of health psychology will take place during the first semester of the academic year 2011-2011.

Participation in oral sessions is recommended. Coaching sessions will be organized to do the written report (literature research, selection of articles, group work, ...)
Recommended or required readings :  
Recommended lecture : Ogden, J. (2008). Psychologie de la santé. Bruxelles (Belgique) : De Boeck
Assessment methods and criteria :  
January examination :
  • Written report (10 points; deadline : December, 21, 2011)
  • Oral examination (10 points)
September examination :
  • Written report (10 points; deadline : August, 16, 2012)
  • Oral examination (10 points)
Contacts :  
A-M. ETIENNE :
  • 04/ 366. 46. 53
  • AM.Etienne@ulg.ac.be
Students will be received by appointment only.


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