Stress Psychobiology

Unit 1

1. Why Don't Zebras Get Ulcers
2. Introduction
3. Glands, Gooseflesh, and Hormones
4. Stress Response Basics
5. Stress & Epigenetics
6. Stress & Perception
7. Stress, Memory, and Imagination
8. Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders
9. Stress & Cognitive Ability
10. Paper 1: Summary of the Stress Response
11. Exam 1: In Class Review
12. Exam 1: Practice Test

Unit 2

1. Stress Management: Introduction
2. Stress Management: Health of Your Heart
3. Stress Management: Lifestyle
4. Stress Management: Relaxation
5. Stress and Health: Sleep & Aging
6. Exam II: In Class Review

Unit 3

1. Stress, Pleasure, & Addiction
2. Final Exam: In Class Review