PSY 321 - Stress & Disease*SMI Gen Ed Core-Natural,Math & Info Sciences

Institution:

Eastern Oregon University

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Description:

This course examines both the historical and current research the field of psychoneuroimmunology. Emphases will include the relationship between psychological stress and physical diseases, the physiological and psychological assessment of stress, the effects of stress hormones on immune function, and conditioned immune responses in animals. This course will attempt to fairly present our current understanding of the relationships between psychological stress and cancer, AIDS, and infectious diseases. We will examine experimental design limitations that have made interpretations of research often controversial. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eou.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 962-3672

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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