STRESS MANAGEMENT AND COPING

Course Description

Stress management and coping strategies have become one of the most important research and implementation areas within the scope of health psychology in recent years. Issues such as effects of stress on psychological and physical health and its relationship with psychopathology indicate the importance of stress in an individual's life and the likelihood of having negative consequences if stress is not managed effectively.

STRESS MANAGEMENT AND COPING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Understanding the concept of stress and causes of stress
2. 02 Learning to cope with stress and management techniques
3. 03 Gaining skills on behavioural stress managment techniques
4. 04 Gaining skills on psychological stress managment techniques
5. 05 Gaining skills to follow recent scientific literature on stress

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Main Ref: Stress, Health and Coping -Atkinson & Hilgard
2. 02 Related Recent Scentific Articles will be shared during the semester

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Understanding the concept of stress and causes of stress
2. L02 Learning to cope with stress and management techniques
3. L03 Gaining skills on behavioural stress managment techniques
4. L04 Gaining skills on psychological stress managment techniques
5. L05 Gaining skills to follow recent scientific literature on stress

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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