Health Psychophysiology   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Spring Addendum
   

CSIH 4030 - Health Psychophysiology


This course introduces scientific and experiential approaches to understanding the interaction of mind and body in health. The course surveys scientific principles of psychophysiology, introduces students to basic principles of psychophysiological measurement, and highlights research information relevant to mind/body (psychophysiological) healing, education, and wellness. The student learns to monitor physiological processes via simple biofeedback instrumentation, for clinical practice and research. The course offers an opportunity to explore mind-body relationships through an overview of theory, review of empirical findings, and experiential learning. 3 credit(s)