Instruction
Case question:
1. Describe your quiz results from the APA. How well did you do? Did any of the answers surprise you? Why?
2. After viewing the most common myths associated with stress from the APA website, discuss which concept you believe is the most misunderstood. Give support for your reasons (using your own research and sources for support).
3. Watch the following video on “How Stress Affects Your Brain.” Learn how chronic stress can affect brain size, structure, and function, right down to the level of your genes.Murgia, M. (n.d.). Ted Talks. How stress affects your brain [video file]. Retrieved February 11, 2017, from
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-stress-affects-your-brain-madhumita-murgia A.Summarize the video’s message in 1-2 paragraphs. B. Do you think cognitive stress has the most influence (or impact) on the body’s response to stress? Explain.
4. How is the brain affected differently by short-term stress versus long-term stress? Provide examples for both types of stress.
5. There's been a lot of research into how chronic stress changes the brain. Do you think stress could be a good thing if managed effectively? Why (in what potential situations?)
SOME REFERENCE MATERIAL:
- Palmer, S., & Cooper, G. (2007). How To Deal With Stress. Chapter 01: What is stress? London: Kogan Page Ltd. Pgs. 1-19. ISBN: 9780749451936
- Sapolsky, R. Brain Connection. Accessed at http://brainconnection.brainhq.com/2003/03/12/why-zebras-dont-get-ulcers/ on August 6, 2017.
- E. (2009, December 20). Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. Retrieved September 28, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yLKj62B0_Y
- G. (2012, March 20). Robert Sapolsky: When is Stress Good for You? Retrieved September 28, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x9zxSCYbVA
Organize this essay assignment using subtitles that summarize the topic from each question above. For example, to answer Question 1, use a descriptive subtitle like the following: My Stress Quiz Results.
Answer each question under the subtitle using complete sentences that relate back to the question. Be sure to use APA formatting throughout your essay, with 1-inch margins, 12-pt font, and double spacing throughout. Include a title page, introduction, answers to the questions with subtitles, and concluding paragraph. Remember to include in-text citations within the body of the essay referencing your resources (i.e., Murray, 2014). Also, be sure to include a reference section at the end of your assignment listing all required readings and any additional resources you used to complete your essay.