PS 580 - Neural Systems and Stress

Institution:

Boston College

Subject:

Description:

The course will provide an overview of the neural systems involved in the stress response, from the cellular to the behavioral level. We will discuss the roles of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in the stress response and the effects of stress on neuronal plasticity, learning and memory, and mental health and disease. Emphasis will be on vulnerability versus resilience to stress. The long-term consequences of early life stress on cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors will also be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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