PSYC 3329 Psychophysiology of Stress

This course explores the psychological and physiological factors underlying stress, including basic principles of psychophysiology and fundamental concepts of stress. Topics include emotion, motivation, multitasking, attention, arousal, and distraction. Physiological mechanisms underlying stress will be examined relative to health and abnormal behaviors, such as addictions, mood disorders, and violence. Students will be instructed in methods of stress control, including cognitive behavioral techniques and meditation.

Course overview

Department
Psychology and Neuroscience
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites
PSYC1110

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Neuroscience B.S.: Systems Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Psychology: Courses That May Be Applied to the Minor (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.14 / 5

Based on 330 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Vladimir Ivkovic
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.24/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Vladimir Ivkovic · Mcguinn Hall 29 M 04:00PM-06:20PM · Offered