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B.S. in Actuarial Science

Otterbein University Course Catalogs

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PSYC 3130 - Stress and Health Psychology

Hours: 3
Topics related to the mind-body connection, with particular emphasis 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, all important 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 are explored. 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 such as mindfulness meditation are considered.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 1050, and Sophomore level or above.