PSY 736 - Assessment & Intervention in Behavioral Medicine I

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This course focuses on coping with acute and chronic disease states in which disease/disability, rather than lifestyle/prevention, dominates. The disease or disability is sufficiently severe to require major behavioral changes, and, often, changes in personal identity. Theories applied in the class are the biopsychosocial model and CBT. Advanced assessment, including presurgical evaluation and pain assessment, will be covered. There will be an emphasis on science and practice, including critical evaluation of evidence-based practice and translation research. Note: Required course for the Primary Care emphasis and the Behavioral Medicine emphasis. Satisfies program requirement as a General Elective.

Prerequisites: PSY 735.