Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Regulation and Health of Human Bodily Functions
Course Code
SUPK_141
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Mihailova
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Create an opportunity to gain knowledge of the regulation of bodily functions and health, the role of the central nervous system in ensuring the unity of functional functioning of the body and mechanisms of homeostasis, the impact of stress on bodily functions and health, as well as psychological help to overcome stress.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biological basis of psyche, neuropsychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students describe the basic principles of psychoneuroimmunology, the impact of stress on body functions and health, explain the basic functional principles of neuroscience, systematise the bodily functions and health, evaluate the role of the central nervous system in ensuring the functional integrity of the body and mechanisms of homeostasis. Describe stress management interventions.
Skills
1.Students reasonably discuss the regulation of body functions and health, the role of the central nervous system in ensuring the unity of the bodily functioning, theoretical approaches to psychoneuroimmunology and recent research in the field of neuroscience. Apply stress reduction strategies.
Competences
1.Students explain the basic principles of psychoneuroimmunology, the effects of stress on body functions and health.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independently read the given sources and literature, making summaries according to the given sample.
Requirements: to compile scientific papers and prepare a presentation, prepare handouts.
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Examination
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1. Students prepare a summary on a specific topic of Psychoneuroimmunology – 40%.
2. Prepare a presentation and lead a discussion on the topic to be presented, demonstrate stress management methods – 20%.
3. Students prepare handouts on some important issue of psychoneuroimmunology – 20%.
4. Final test – 20%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Regulation of bodily functions and health. Homeostasis and health. Types of regulation of body functions. Interaction of physiological and psychic functions.
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Regulation of bodily functions and health. Homeostasis and health. Types of regulation of body functions. Interaction of physiological and psychic functions.
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Neural regulation. Central and peripheral nervous system. Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators.
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Neural regulation. Central and peripheral nervous system. Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators.
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Psycho-neuroendocrine impact. Neuroendocrine system. Nervous system – interaction of endocrine system and behaviour.
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Psycho-neuroendocrine impact. Neuroendocrine system. Nervous system – interaction of endocrine system and behaviour.
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Immune regulation. Genetic homeostasis of the organism and its risks. Immunity mechanisms. Factors affecting the immune system. Immunoprophylaxis. Immune system disorders.
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Immune regulation. Genetic homeostasis of the organism and its risks. Immunity mechanisms. Factors affecting the immune system. Immunoprophylaxis. Immune system disorders.
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Basic principles of psychoneuroimmunology. Immune system and emotions, stress. Immune system and relaxation.
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Basic principles of psychoneuroimmunology. Immune system and emotions, stress. Immune system and relaxation.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Effect of stress on body functions and health. Adaptation to stress. Stress reduction interventions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Voita, D. (2015). Bioloģija un uzvedība. No Mārtinsone, K., Miltuze, A. (red.). Psiholoģija 1. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas un pētījumi. (65. – 105.lpp.). Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
2.
Daruna, Jorge Hilarion. (2012) Introduction to Psychoneuroimmunology. Amsterdam : Academic Press. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
3.
Straub RH; Cutolo M,(2018). Psychoneuroimmunology-developments in stress research. Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift. 2018 Mar; Vol. 168 (3-4), pp. 76-84; Publisher: Springer Verlag; PMID: 28600777, Database: MEDLINE Complete
4.
Ayers, S., Baum, A., McManus, C., Newman, S., Wallston, K., Weinman, J., & West, R. (Eds.). (2007). Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine. Cambridge University Press.
5.
Moraes LJ; Miranda MB; Loures LF; Mainieri AG; Mármora CHC, (2018)A systematic review of psychoneuroimmunology-based interventions. Psych., Health & Medicine. 2018 Jul; Vol. 23 (6), pp. 635-652; Publisher: Routledge; PMID: 29262731, Database: MEDLINE
Additional Reading
1.
Apinis, P. (1998). Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati. Rīga: NM apgāds.
2.
Cassidy, T. (2011). Stress, Cognition and Health. Routledge.
3.
Sanderson, C. A. (2013). Health Psychology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
4.
Sarafino, E.P. (2012). Health Psychology. Biopsychosocial Interactions. Willey&Sons.
5.
The Oxford Handbook of Health Psychology (2011). Friedman, H. S. (Ed). Oxford University
6.
Gellman, M. D. (Ed.). (2013). Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine.. Springer, New York.
7.
Sherer ML; Posillico CK; Schwarz JM, (2018) The psychoneuroimmunology of pregnancy. Frontiers In Neuroendocrinology [Front Neuroendocrinol], ISSN: 1095-6808, 2018 Oct; Vol. 51, pp. 25-35; Publisher: Academic Press; PMID: 29110974, Database: MEDLINE
Other Information Sources
1.
Farb, N.A., Anderson, A.K, & Segal, Z.V. (2012). The Mindful Brain and Emotion Regulation in Mood Disorders. Iegūts no
3.
Fishbein, D., Warner, T., Krebs, C., Trevarthen, N., Flannery, B., & Hammond, J. (2009). Differential relationships between personal and community stressors and children’s neurocognitive functioning. Child Maltreat, 14,299–315.
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Hedges, W.H., Woon, F.L. (2011). Early-life stress and cognitive outcome. Psychopharmacology, 214:121–130.
5.
Mars, T.,S., & Abbey, H. (2010). Mindfulness meditation practice as a healthcare intervention: A systematic review. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 13, 56–66.