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Stress, psychobiological stress reactions and coping with stress
Stress, psychobiologische Stressreaktionen und Belastungsverarbeitung
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:17
Abstract
Following on from the course providing fundamental knowledge of the potential factors which trigger stress (stressors), theoretical models will be presented from psychology, biology and medicine on the origin of emotions, especially stress, and psychobiological reactions to psychosocial stress.
Objective
Goal of the course is to give the participants a sound scientific understanding of the phenomenon "stress". Following on from the course providing fundamental knowledge of the potential factors which trigger stress (stressors), theoretical models will be presented from psychology, biology and medicine on the origin of emotions, especially stress, and psychobiological reactions to psychosocial stress. Parallel to this, various forms of overcoming stress will be explained, as well as behavioral strategies which optimize the process of coping.
Content
External and/or internal demands which challenge or exceed the adaptability of the individual can be described as stress or psychosocial loads. Often these pressures not only detract from our psychological well-being and performance, but also affect physical processes. From the scientific knowledge available on the origin of stress and the course of psychological and physical reactions to stress, it is possible to develop behavioral techniques or procedures in order to deal with stressors more effectively. Various forms of overcoming stress will be explained, as well as behavioral strategies, whose effectiveness in dealing with stress situations are documented, and which optimize the process of coping.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Stress, psychobiologische Stressreaktionen und Belastungsverarbeitung
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
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Compulsory Electives GESS (Categorically all students at ETH Zurich are required to obtain 8 credit points (ECTS) within the frame of this elective course program throughout their studies; 6 credit points during the bachelor and 2 for the master. Some of the lectures are part of other departments’ curricula. Further information can be found in the course catalog or at the particular student offices.)
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