EXP 1105 - Saving Ourselves from Stress

Credits: 3

Explorations Courses focus on enduring questions. Enduring questions do not have easy answers; instead, they encourage examination of complex issues from multiple perspectives, introspection, evidence-based arguments, and learning how to respectfully discuss controversial and difficult topics. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an exploration of stress from the perspective of psychology. We will study how different types of human distress impair functioning and what options are available to help ourselves and others. This course will use an integrative approach toward the study of psychological stress, including the interaction of biological, developmental, and social factors, in considering the cultural context in which stress impacts the individual. We will make use of case studies, develop treatment manuals, and use readings and online class discussions to see if we can possibly save ourselves from stress. Students will also examine the Merrimack Connections curriculum.
Fulfills: D in LS Core

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