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Course: |
PSY 267
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Title: | Stress Reduction/Biofeedback |
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Long Title: | Stress Reduction with Biofeedback |
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Course Description: | Focuses on the biological and psychological basis of stress and the detrimental effects it may have on health. Emphasizes learning and applying stress reduction skills which are monitored with simple biofeedback instruments. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Status Notes: | REA 090, ENG 121, 3 Credits General Psychology I or II, |
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| S: or those determined by each individual institution. |
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Course Notes: | Minor changes 12/13/05 s@; changes to pre-reqs 10/16/07 |
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Origin Notes: | CCA |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Describe Hans Selye`s physiological stages of the stress response.
II. Describe the function of the autonomic nervous system in responding to stress.
III. Illustrate the possible negative effects of chronic stress on the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune systems of the body.
IV. Describe the use of biofeedback in learning to manage the stress response.
V. Use temperature training, galvanic skin resistance, and electromyography biofeedback technology to monitor personal stress levels.
VI. Develop self-awareness of how one¿s body responds to stress.
VII. Practice and monitor the effects of physical relaxation techniques, including muscle stretching, breath work, and progressive relaxation.
VIII. Practice and monitor the effects of mental relaxation techniques, including meditation, visualization, thought awareness, and autogenic training.
IX. Practice body awareness, assertiveness, and coping skills.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Defining stress
II. Holistic Perspectives
III. Psychoneuroimmunology
IV. Relaxation Response
V. Relaxation Benefits & Techniques
VI. Biofeedback
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