Psychophysiology   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Summer Addendum
   

MBM 5640 - Psychophysiology


This course introduces the scientific study of psychophysiology, and a variety of approaches to investigating mind-body phenomena. The course reviews the psychophysiology of the human stress response, and the applied fields of cardiovascular behavioral medicine and psychoneuroimmunology. Students will learn basic principles in psychophysiology and review psychophysiological research on several systems in the body. Students will learn a variety of research strategies for investigating mind-body interactions, including the use of psychophysiological monitoring, neuro-imaging, and biological markers, such as salivary cortisol, Interleukin 1-B, and blood sugar. Students will review representative research studies in several areas of psychophysiology, understand the research strategies, and learn to critically evaluate the research findings. Students will complete a research paper on a self-selected topic in psychophysiology. The course offers an opportunity to explore mind-body relationships through an overview of theory and a review of empirical findings. Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite. 3 credit(s)
Offered: SU - Term. Course Length: 8 Weeks. No RC.