Course ID
042516
Course Description
This course is about the what of grief--what it feels like, what problems it causes, what the bodily reactions are. But more importantly, it is about the why. Why does grief hurt so much? Why does the death, the permanent absence of this person with whom you are bonded, result in such devastating feelings, and lead to behavior and beliefs that are inexplicable, even to the grieving person? Some of these answers can be found in the brain, the seat of our thoughts and feelings, motivations, and behaviors. By looking at grief from the perspective of what the brain, we will discuss the contemporary science of the how of grief, and that may help us understand the why.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
PSYS418
Component
Seminar
Optional Component
No