Health Psychology Research
The broad purpose of research in Health Psychology is to understand reciprocal relationships between psychology and physical health. The specific focus of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Health Psychology Group is on chronic illness including:
- Investigation of psychological and biological factors that predispose to, precipitate, or maintain illness and disability.
- Development and evaluation of psychological interventions that enhance the functioning of individuals with chronic disorders.
Health Psychology Research Laboratories
- Clinical Neuropsychology Research—Dr. Julie Suhr
- Clinical Psychophysiology—Dr. Christopher France
- The Body Image, Weight, and Eating Laboratory (B-WEL)—Dr. Jean Forney
- Psychosocial Processes and Health Laboratory—Dr. Peggy Zoccola
- Biological Specimen Laboratory
- Psychophysiology Training Laboratory