How can stress-related chronic illnesses be prevented?

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In a 8-page evaluative essay, you will explore how different psychological perspectives and theories affect wellness and illness due to life stressors. Review the case study, and then address the questions using the different psychological theories and perspectives covered in Units 1–6 on wellness and illness.

Case Study for Unit 6 Assignment

Begin your essay with a discussion of the psychological factors that affect wellness and illness due to stress. Be sure to include physiological aspects of stress and at least two of the major models of stress as discussed in your text. Include these factors as you address the following questions:

Identify the stressors that exist in the case study from each of the following categories: stressors related to family, occupation, and health.

Explain how stress is measured. Identify at least one coping resource for each of the following categories: psychological, biological, and social coping resources that can be used to decrease stress? Describe what happens to a person’s body when he/she does not use positive coping mechanisms for stress?

Nancy is clearly using tobacco to cope with stress. What are some problems that can result from tobacco use?

How can stress-related chronic illnesses be prevented? If a person suffers with a chronic illness, what are can he or she do to accept the illness and develop a healthier lifestyle? What would you recommend to Nancy to make changes in her life?

Finally, discuss how you will use the concepts in this paper in your personal and professional life.

References should include your textbook and at least two additional scholarly resources.

Each Paper should include:

A title page

The paper itself (the “discussion”)

A reference page

Use standard margins: 1″ on all sides.

Use standard 12-point font size in Times New Roman or Arial.

Use standard double-spacing: average of 22 lines per page, and between 20 to 24 lines per page.

Use left-aligned text. Do not right-justify.

the neo-Freudians

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You will be writing a short term paper focusing on a major topic within the field of psychology. This topic can be a major historical figure (e.g., Bandura, Piaget), a group of historical figures (e.g., the neo-Freudians), a major theory (e.g., classical conditioning), or a famous experiment (e.g., the Stanford Prison Experiment, Milgram’s obedience studies).

The paper needs to be double-spaced and typed in a standard font and size (e.g., 12-pt Times New Roman) and 1000-1200 words long. You must utilize at least 3 references in your paper cited in APA style (check out https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01… for guidelines and specifics on citing sources). One reference can be your textbook, but you’ll have to seek out the other sources (I can provide some tips in that regard, also check out the Psychology Databases the college has access to https://scholar.google.com/). A References/Works Cited/Bibliography page must also be attached to the paper (does not contribute to the word count

REACTION PAPER

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REACTION PAPER

INSTRUCTIONS:

READ these instructions FIRST AND EARLY IN THE SEMESTER – before submitting the Reaction Paper or Reaction Paper Discussion Assignments..

After reading this in its entirety, to submit the Reaction Paper and Reaction Paper Discussion Assignments – scroll down.

Your Reaction Paper must include a minimum of 500 words.

TO BE GRADED, you must submit your Reaction Paper TO BOTH the Reaction Paper Drop Box AND the Reaction Paper Discussion Board.

You will self-select each topic for your reaction papers from topics covered in course material and / or the course text.

All material paraphrased and / or quoted within the Reaction paper and Reaction Paper Discussion Forums (including material from the online course components and / or the course text) must be properly cited and referenced following APA 6.0. A Reference listing must be included at the end of the submitted Reaction Paper / Reaction Paper Discussion Submission that includes APA 6.0 references for all sources discussed in the submission (including the course text / online course material). NO MORE THAN 1 QUOTE MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS REACTION PAPER. Paraphrase appropriately and cite / reference any source material discussed following APA 6.0 Guidelines. Use of any other formatting guideline (e.g., MLA, Chicago) will result in substantial GRADE REDUCTIONS!Detected cheating and / or plagiarism on assignments will result in grades of “F” per assignment and may result in further disciplinary action as identified within the Student Code of Conduct.

To complete the Reaction Paper, fully address how a particular topic that you have learned about through course material / the course text can be related to / help you discuss / explain / understand a personally relevant life experience of your own / another person personally, socially, professionally, with community activities, etc. As you write your Reaction Paper, be sure to name and describe, in your own words, the topic that you selected from course material / the text, being sure to include citations and related references for your paraphrased description of the topic. Next, summarize the personally relevant life experience, and fully explain how and why this personal experience is an example of and / or can be explained by the course topic.

Reaction papers ARE NOT “research papers.” “Research papers” fully address the scholarly research about a particular topic. “Reaction Papers” very quickly summarize a topic (e.g., in one paragraph) and then, throughout the bulk of the remainder of the paper, demonstrate how and why the topic applies to personally relevant, “real-life” experience.

To submit the Reaction Paper Assignment:

  1. Access the Reaction Paper Dropbox by clicking on the title below OR by clicking on the “Reaction Paper and Research Project Assignments” link in the left hand column of the course home screen
  2. Submit your Reaction Paper within the text box provided by no later than the Reaction Paper assignment due date / time.
  3. ALSO, access the Reaction Paper Discussion Forum by clicking on the title above and click “post” to submit the Reaction Paper to the respective Reaction Paper Discussion Board by no later than the Reaction Paper assignment due date / time.
    1. DO BOTH – post the paper within the submission dropbox AND post the paper to the appropriate Discussion Forum by the Reaction Paper Due Date so that other students can read / reply to your reaction paper assignment.
    2. Do NOT submit Reaction Papers in either the Dropbox or the Discussion Forum as “attachments” – also, DO NOT email Reaction Papers to me. Attachments / emailed Reaction Papers will not be graded.

By the date on which the Reaction Paper is due (6/10/18), submit 1 copy of the Reaction Paper into Reaction Paper 1 Dropbox. Submit 2nd copy of the Reaction Paper into the Reaction Paper 1 Discussion Board by clicking “Create Thread,” copying your Reaction Paper into the text box displayed for “Message,” and clicking the “Submit” button. Do NOT submit your paper as an attachment.

By the date on which the Reaction Paper Discussion Board is due (6/17/18) read at least two other students’ reaction papers by clicking on each student’s name within the Discussion Board. Then, click “reply” and post responses (minimum 150 word each – APA formatting for in-text citations / references) to two different students regarding their reaction papers.

classical conditioning

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Paper must be about 2 complete double spaced pages in length and no longer than 2 ¼ pages in length. Below are the directions.

First, you must provide a clear summary of the topic, including a brief description of what psychologists and researchers have learned relevant to the topic. You must think critically about what we do and do not know about the topic . Then, discuss how it relates to a real-world topic of your choosing. NOTE: the real-world topic and psychological concept you choose must relate directly to the course. you must write about something in the news or something you or a friend have experienced that directly relates to something in class. You must describe HOW it relates. Give many clear examples illustrating the connection. Basically, and most importantly, show me that you have thought critically about it. Don’t just summarize the issue. Tell me how it is related to something you find interesting.

To summarize, here are the instructions on writing a satisfactory final paper:

1. Choose a psychological concept or topic (e.g., depression, short-term memory, classical conditioning, sleep, introversion/extraversion, psychotherapy) from what we have covered in class either from chapter assignments, Taking Sides articles, or class discussions. Explain why it interests you.
2. The topic you choose must relate directly to the course. If the connection to the course seems unclear, make it clear in your paper.
3. Clearly describe the psychological topic you are addressing and provide a brief description of what psychologists have learned about this topic.
4. Relate the topic to a few examples in your own life, the lives of others, and/or an issue that relates to society in general (e.g., something in the news).