CHAPTER 13
The following tests are measures different components of
your health lifestyle - it does require you to log in to this site.
This site by mental help is
a great overview of the different theories of what causes stress and how to
reduce stress. This is part of a general self help book - here is the link to the table of
contents. Also take a look again at Mind Tools - they have a section
on stress reduction.
Chapter 13 exercises - Health Psychology NOTE: Make sure that you reword this information in YOUR words. If you just copy word for word from the book or links, the assignment will not count. In addition, if you can't find the material on the web site, try using your book.
EXERCISE 1 - Defense mechanism
One technique that we use to cope with our world is defense mechanisms (listed
on pages 472-474 in your book and also at this website).
Describe 4 different types of defense mechanisms. Give an example of each (use
a different one that ones listed on the website or in the book - think of your
own!). How might they help us relieve stress (use this website to help
with that question if you are not sure).
EXERCISE 2- Type A and B personality.
This test measures how Type A or B
your personality is as does this one.
Or take the test in your book. This
site helps explain what it is as does your book.
1. What is Type A and B personality? What did you score on the test?
2. What has Type A personality been linked with healthwise?
3. How might this correlation be explained? In other words, what part of being
type A influences your health?
*EXERCISE 3 - Sport Psychology
What is Sport Psychology? These web pages can answer your questions! Either try
this site, APA
division 47 (and look under About Division 47), or AAASP - they are different
sites so if you are really interested, look at both of them. The first one is
the most detailed - you will probably find the information easier to obtain
using the second 2 sites.
1. What is Sport Psychology?
2. How can you be trained to be a sport psychologist?
3. What does a sport psychologist do (why do they contact a sport
psychologist)?
* EXERCISE 4
David
L. Hoffman writes on stress.
1. What are the 3 general theories about stress? Which theory is supported by
recent research?
2. What are some of the different ways we respond physically and
psychologically to stress?
3. Describe 3 of the different factors that can influence our perception of
stress.
4. There seems to be a relationship between stress and illness. How do 2
factors associated with stress relate to illness?
*EXERCISE 5 - Psychoneuroimmunology
Look at your book and at this website
1. What is psychoneuroimmunology about?
2. Give 3 examples of studies that show how stress can affect your body and
your health. If you want some more examples, look at this
page at Discover and the connecting links.