Psychology of Stress Management

Catalog description

This course offers a variety of perspectives on the nature, cause, and manifestation of stress. It provides a basic understanding of how neural and endocrine systems are affected by stress and how these effects lead to stress-related disorders. Various personality behavioral traits that place individuals at risk for stress-related disorders will also be discussed. The opportunity to practice a variety of coping/relaxation strategies used in negating the effects of harmful stress complements the instructional material. This course is not open to students who previously enrolled in PSY 3048. This course is offered infrequently. It is not expected to be offered in 2010-2013.