Lesson 11
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Stress Management

Use the resources linked above in order to answer the following questions (which are the objectives to be mastered in this lesson):

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1. Define stress.

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2. Discuss the various types of stress.
 

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3. Identify potential stressors.
 

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4. Discuss the short and long term effects of stress.
 

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5. Explain the body's physiological response to stress.
 

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6. Explain the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).
 

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7. Discuss methods of dealing with stress.

 

Assignments: 
1. Answer the above questions (objectives). E-mail them to the instructor in MS Word format.

2. Complete Assessment Activities 3.1 - 3.5 found at the end of chapter 3 in your textbook. Answer the follow-up questions at the very end of the assessments and e-mail a report to the instructor in MS Word format.

3. Practice one of the relaxation techniques discussed in the chapter on stress management. I recommend the deep breathing or progressive muscular relaxation techniques.