PSYCH 3380

Stress and Coping

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

We will encounter stress in life, whether from the decisions we make, the relationships we pursue, or the society in which we live.  Stress has a significant impact on our cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal functioning.  This seminar provides an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and empirical work related to the ways in which stress affects the mind and body, and effective strategies for coping with everyday stress.  We will cover a variety of topics related to negative life events, psychological stress, physiological stress, coping, and resilience.  These topics will be considered from social, personality, developmental, cognitive, and biological perspectives.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SSC-AS)

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