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
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- 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)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.14 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.24 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 12
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 37 of 46 |
| Fall 2025 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 25 of 33 |
| Spring 2025 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 48 |
| Fall 2024 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 31 of 36 |
| Summer 2024 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 13 |
| Spring 2024 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 41 of 48 |
| Fall 2023 | Vladimir Ivkovic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 of 36 |
| Summer 2023 | Vladimir Ivkovic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 of 13 |
| Spring 2023 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 46 |
| Fall 2022 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 29 of 35 |
| Spring 2022 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 31 of 48 |
| Fall 2021 | Vladimir Ivkovic | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 24 of 34 |