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Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:
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1. Define stress and list the sources of stress. (p. 500) |
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2. Distinguish among the following types of conflict: approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, approach-avoidance, and multiple approach-avoidance. (p. 500) |
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3. Discuss the relationship between life events and stress. (p. 503) |
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4. Discuss our reactions to stress, and list and describe the stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome; describe both healthy and unhealthy aspects of the general adaptation syndrome. (p. 506) |
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5. Explain the relationship between stress, depression, and health. (p. 510) |
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6. List and describe factors that influence reactions to stress. (p. 512) |
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7. Identify the characteristics of the Type A personality and describe the relationship between Type A personality and heart disease. (p. 515) |
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8. Discuss the results of research regarding gender and ethnicity variables in our reactions to stress. (p. 516) |
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9. List and describe three effective methods of coping with stress. (p. 519) |
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10. List and describe four ineffective methods of coping with stress. (p. 520) |
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11. Distinguish among the major defense mechanisms. (p. 521) |
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12. Describe how progressive relaxation training is used to treat a variety of health problems. (p. 523) |
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13. Discuss the ways in which improved eating habits, aerobic exercise, and medical compliance affect one's health. (p. 524) |
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14. Describe the role of safety management in promoting health. (p. 526) |
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15. Describe the relationship between health practices and mortality and discuss Rozein's concept of "real age." (p. 529) |