Lab 6: Identifying and Managing Your Stress
(ANSWER EVERYTHING IN RED)
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Directions: 1) Complete the following sections. 2) Save the document to your computer
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Help: For help with this lab, please refer to chapter 10 in your textbook.
PART I: IDENTIFYING SOURCES OF STRESS
Read the list of common stressors below.
College
Beginning a new school experience at a higher academic level
Changing to a new school at same academic level
Academic probation
Failing an important exam
Changing a major
Failing a course
Dropping a course
Joining a fraternity/sorority
Ending formal college education
Financial problems concerning college
Family
Marriage
Death of spouse
Death of a close family member
Serious illness or injury of close family member:
Trouble with in-laws
Major change in closeness of family members (decreased or increased)
Gaining a new family member (birth, adoption, member moving away)
Separation from spouse due to work, travel, school, etc.
Marital separation from mate (due to conflict)
Marital reconciliation with mate
Major change in number of arguments with spouse (a lot more, a lot fewer)
Married male: Change in wife’s work outside the home (beginning work, loss of job, changing job, retirement, etc.)
Married female: Change in husband’s work (beginning work, loss of job, changing job, retirement, etc.)
Male: Wife/girlfriend having abortion
Female: Having an abortion
Major change in living condition of family (new home, remodeling, damage to home, loss of home)
Divorce
Son or daughter leaving home
Leaving home for first time
Fitness/Wellness Issues
Major changes in sleeping habits (much more or much less sleep)
Major change in eating habits (much more or much less food intake)
Major personal illness or injury
Sexual difficulties
Social Issues
Detention in jail or comparable institution
Minor law violation (traffic ticket, disturbing the peace, etc.)
Death of a close friend
Change of residence (moving)
Major change in church activities (increased or decreased attendance)
Major change in usual type or amount of recreation
Major change in social activities, such as parties, movies, visiting (increased or decreased participation)
Serious injury or illness of close friend
Breaking up with boyfriend/girlfriend
