PSYCH 382
Stress Psychobiology
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Behavioral neurobiology of stress.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Title
1. Stress, physiology, and physical health outcomes
Learning Outcome
Students will describe how stress affects physiology and physical health outcomes.
Measurement: Multiple choice exams, quizzes.
Title
2. Analysis of a health condition in the context of stress
Learning Outcome
Students will integrate their knowledge of stress and health by analyzing a health condition in the context of stress.
Measurement: APA style paper.
Title
3. Experimentation with stress management techniques
Learning Outcome
Students will experiment with stress management techniques and assess their effectiveness using a stress management journal.
Measurement: Journal entries, critique of experience.
