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PSYC 232Health Psychology

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Psychology · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits
Nelly Nassar

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Who should I take it with? · Spring 2026-2027
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Lecture 1 TR 14:00–15:15 9 seats left
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An introduction to the field of health psychology with a critical examination of the biopsychosocial model of health and the ecological model of health outcomes. The course explores the impact of five systems on individual health outcomes: the individual (including physiology), the family/ community, physical and social environments, healthcare systems and health policy. A variety of infectious diseases and chronic illnesses will be used to illustrate the roles of these systems in explaining health.
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 Freshman Introduction to Psychological SciencePSYC 201 Introduction to Psychological Sciences
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What is PSYC 232 at AUB?

PSYC 232 Health Psychology is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. An introduction to the field of health psychology with a critical examination of the biopsychosocial model of health and the ecological model of health outcomes.

How many credits is PSYC 232?

PSYC 232 Health Psychology is worth 3 credits at AUB.

Is PSYC 232 hard?

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Who teaches PSYC 232 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for PSYC 232: Nelly Nassar. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

What are the prerequisites for PSYC 232?

PSYC 232 lists 2 prerequisites: PSYC 101 Freshman Introduction to Psychological Science, PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychological Sciences.

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