PSYC 3130 - Stress and Health Psychology

Hours: 4
This course addresses an array of topics related to the mind-body connection, with particular emphases on psychophysiology and the links between stress, health, and wellness. Exploring the physiology of stress, various body systems are reviewed, including the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as the limbic, endocrine, and immune systems; such foci are germane to understanding the burgeoning discipline of Psychoneuroimmunology. The role of psychological processes in the development and treatment of medical conditions such as heart problems, obesity, addiction, and cancer will also be explored. Also, the role of self regulation in illness prevention and health maintenance is addressed theoretically and practically as basic biofeedback and other behaviorally-based health interventions (e.g. mindfulness meditation) are covered.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 1050, and sophomore status.

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