מרצה: פרופ' גולן שחר
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Course description:
In this class, I will present key theories and research on stress, defined as an external event with which the living organism has to cope. The stress field is of interest to all psychological sciences (i.e., physiological, cognitive, social, personality, developmental, environmental, clinical, health, and rehabilitation psychology), as well as to other disciplines (biology, education, public health, law and economics). Cognizant of this interdisciplinary nature of the stress field, I will highlight concepts, theories and studies from various disciplines, although the overarching focus will be on psychological processes, namely, on how various forms of stress impact human's thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Within this focus on psychology, clinical and health aspects will be further highlighted, such as: How various forms of stress impact mental and physical health, individual differences in risk and resilience in the face of stress, assessment of stress, and interventions to prevent the adverse effects of stress or to ameliorate these effects. We will discuss various forms and levels of stress, including minor stress (losing one's car keys), major life events (marriage and divorce, loss of a close person), trauma (car accidents, being a victim of violence, wars and terrorism), disasters (earthquakes), and significant chronic stress (chronic illness)
Course requirments:
Mandatory presence – 20% of the course grade.
Submission of a conceptual paper – 80% of the course grade (More details to be anounced).
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