PSYC 2360 Anxiety and Stress Disorders
This course explores the vast array of fear-related mental illnesses. Students will discover how these disorders stem from an overactive limbic system, and how cognitive functions are impaired by fear, trauma and stress. Prerequisite: Completion of
PSYC 1000 or instructor's permission. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Stress
- Adjustment Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Disorders
- Tourette Syndrome
- Phobias
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Stress as a Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Amnesia
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Critically examine the neural makeup of fear, as exhibited by the mental disorders: Adjustment disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, Tourette syndrome, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative identity disorder, and the amnesia disorder
2. Explore the various ways in which fear determines our behavior, including at work settings, in intimate relationships, and with daily functioning
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
The instructor is encouraged to have as many hands-on and mock-diagnosing activities as are feasible for the course. Additional speakers specializing in particular areas would also be beneficial.