HLTHPSYC 717 : Emotions, Emotion Regulation, and Health

Medical and Health Sciences

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Extends content knowledge in health psychology by focussing on the expanding literature linking emotions and emotion regulation with health outcomes. The course provides an overview of the nature and functions of emotions, discrete versus dimensional approaches, developmental and cultural considerations, and the links between emotions and cognitive processes. Specific topics include direct and indirect pathways linking emotions and health, links between emotions and health-deleterious behaviours, symptom detection, screening behaviour, treatment decision-making, and adherence.

Course Overview

This course has been structured to supplement the core learning that occurs across the first semester of the Health Psychology Master’s program. As a graduate-level course that typically comes in preparation for a Masters’ degree, importance is placed on exposure to the research process and the development of research skills – formulation of clear research questions and testable hypotheses, developing the ability to write in scientific psychological formats, and interpretations of research findings. 

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Course Contacts

Dr. Nathan Consedine
Professor of Health Psychology
Department of Psychological Medicine
Building 507, Room 3008
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland, New Zealand
Ph: 0064-09-923-5976
Fax: 0064-09-373-7013

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate the capacity to think critically about the roles of emotion and emotion regulation in health (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1)
  2. Critically evaluate the importance, practical significance, strengths, and weaknesses of the processes by which emotions are thought to link to health outcomes (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1)
  3. Effectively communicate knowledge and understanding of the links between emotion, emotion regulation, and health/health behavior in a form that is consistent with APA standards (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1 and 4.2)
  4. Apply and synthesize ongoing developments in your knowledge and conceptual understanding of emotion/emotion regulation and its links to health to consider possible interventions (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Test 2% Individual Test
Test 2% Individual Test
Test 2% Individual Test
Test 2% Individual Test
Test 2% Individual Test
Test 20% Individual Test
Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Essay
Final Exam

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect [24] hours of lectures, a [0] hour tutorial, [12] hours of reading and thinking about the content and [12] hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required.  Lectures will be available as recordings. Attendance on campus is required for tests and exam

Learning Resources

Bonanno, G. A., & Mayne, T. J. (Eds.). (2001). Emotions: current issues and future directions. Guilford, New York.
Ekman, P., & Davidson, R. J. (Eds.) (1994). The nature of emotion: fundamental questions. Oxford University Press, New York.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PHMR-U9R-g&list=PLh9mgdi4rNew731mjIZn43G_Y5otqKzJA 

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.