Module 15: Behavioral science
Medical Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology [Click Here]'
Cultural Factors and Its role in Influencing Health [Click Here]
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Factors affecting behavior attitude
Attitudes, nature, development
Cognitive development
Puberty and adolescence
Behavior problem
Sexual behavior [Click Here]
Normal and abnormal behaviors
Implications of behavior in illness
Methods to change attitude-behavior
Measurement of attitudes
Questionnaire/pre-testing and validation of a questionnaire/ interview schedule
The need for counseling in various situations (e.g. HIV/AIDS affected person)
Proper approach and attitude of the counselor
Communication skills required of a counselor
The application of psychological principles to the practice of medicine for both physical and mental disorder belongs to
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Medical Sociology
- Medical Psychology