Psychology 259ST - Topics in Biological Bases of Behavior: 'Stressed Out'
Stressed Out
Spring
2024
01
4.00
Nathaniel Stafford
MW 11:30AM-12:45PM
Mount Holyoke College
123250
Reese 302
nstafford@mtholyoke.edu
In this course we will examine the neurobiological, physiological, and psychological responses to stress. We will investigate mechanisms of stress resilience and vulnerability as it pertains to physical and psychological health states, including how our individual responses to stress and methods of intervention. We will also explore developmental, social, and cultural implications of stress.
Prereq: PSYCH-100, NEURO-100, or AP Psychology.