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
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)
Official evaluation summary
4.14 / 5
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Sections
- Section 01