The USC postgraduate psychology programs are committed to maintaining the primacy of public safety in the delivery of the program within the education and placement environments. This course provides an overview of neurophysiology. The course then introduces evidence regarding the role of psychological factors in physical health and illness, the biopsychosocial assessment of chronic disease, and evidence-based interventions for prevention and management of serious or chronic illness. Current pharmacotherapy for common psychological disorders is presented. Ethical issues will be addressed as they arise. There is also a focus on neurocognitive disorders within this course. Lastly, somatic symptom and related disorders will be covered.

Course detail

Prerequisite

Enrolled in Program AR702, AR703, XP601 or UP601

Semester of offer Subject to change

• Thompson Institute: Semester 2

Units

12.00

Tuition fee

1.4:Psychology, Behavioural Science nec FOE 0907XX

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