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| PSYC0120-1 | Introduction to medical psychology
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| Duration : | 15h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Marc Triffaux |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The place of medical psychology is defined in the field of scientific medicine. Developmental psychology during childhood, adolescence and adulthood is discussed as a bio-psycho-social approach.
The specific psychological aspects to the doctor-patient relationship are thematically introduced.
In an integrative perspective of psychic functioning, new discoveries in neurosciences are integrated with cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic models. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Place of medical psychology in the field of scientific medicine.
Concepts of health, illness, mental health.
The bio-psycho-social model.
Developmental Psychology.
The conscious and the three unconscious.Psychological impacts of life events. Elements of communication theory.
The doctor-patient relationship.
The new science of mind. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| None |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| None |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Introduction à la psychologie médicale |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam
Duration: +/- 90 minutes
QCM
Assessment criteria:
Knowledge of theory
Ability to put the information into perspective
Applications to new cases or situations
Ability to summarize; ability to present the answers with clarity |
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Contacts :
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| Professeur J-M TRIFFAUX- Chargé de cours
Hôpital de jour Universitaire La Clé - 153 Boulevard de la constitution - 4020 LIEGE
Tél : 04/342 65 96
jmtriffaux@ulg.ac.be
Secretary : Madame Ch. GAYETOT- Tél : 04/366 79 60 |
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