Summarise the core health psychology concepts, models and theories that underpin contemporary health psychology research.

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment and this module, you will have demonstrated your ability to:

1. Summarise the core health psychology concepts, models and theories that underpin contemporary health psychology research

2. Critically evaluate the application of health psychology theory to the maintenance of health

3. Critically evaluate the role of health psychology research in understanding the experience of illness.