psychology

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Format
* Format your paper as an essay (i.e., use full paragraphs–do NOT use bullet points) according to APA format spacing, margins, font, and the title page. If you need guidance,(1 point)
* Submit a minimum of 750 words (1 point)
* Include in-text citations throughout your submission for ALL resources used to prepare the assignment. It is customary to use at least ONE in-text citation per paragraph (1 point)

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS WITH THE SOURCES PROVIDED BELOW AND IN APA FORMAT

Questions
Answer ALL EIGHT questions in your own words and based on the assigned resources. DO NOT REPEAT THESE QUESTIONS – use narrative all throughout the paper. Be sure to review ALL resources before answering these questions. If you have not reviewed all the resources, you will not be able to generate comprehensive responses. Instead of using quotes to substantiate your ideas, PARAPHRASE!

* 1) Why does chronic stress have negative effects on health?  Describe how chronic stress affects the body.  Please write your response in complete sentences and use your own words; do not copy and paste information from the source.
* 2) List at least five known health problems created or exacerbated by chronic stress, and how chronic stress leads to or contributes to that health condition. Please write your response in complete sentences and use your own words; do not copy and paste information from the source.
* 3) After reading Environmental Stress and Health, summarize the four types of environmental stress described. Please write your response in complete sentences and use your own words; do not copy and paste information from the source.
* 4) What role do socioeconomic status (SES) and race/ethnicity play with regard to chronic stress and negative health outcomes?  Which demographic groups in the US are more at risk for health problems, and why? Please write your response in complete sentences and use your own words; do not copy and paste information from the source.
* 5) As listed in the APA page Fact Sheet: Health Disparities and Stress, summarize at least four effects of perceived discrimination based on race/ethnicity and sexual orientation. (Note: Discrimination is the inequitable treatment of an individual or group due to characteristics such as gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. ‘Perceived discrimination’ is when an individual perceives or experiences discrimination. Perceived discrimination can be at the institutional (societal) level or the personal level and can manifest itself in both blatant and subtle forms. It may or may not be intentional.)
* 6) Briefly summarize the three goals of the APA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Health Equity that you believe are most important. Please write your response in complete sentences and use your own words; do not copy and paste information from the source.
* 7) How important is social support in mitigating the effects of stress?   In your answer, describe the different forms that social support can take and how social support mitigates the effects of stress on the body. Please write your response in complete sentences and use your own words; do not copy and paste information from the source.
* 8) Finally, while you may not be able to eliminate all of the stressors in your life, how could you use this information about stress (cognitive) appraisal and social support to strengthen your resistance to chronic stress?  Please write your response in complete sentences and use your own words; do not copy and paste information from the source.

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– SOURCES –
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/environmental-stress

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-psychology/chapter/introductio
n-defining-stress/
https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/forefront.20200220.839562/full/

https://www.apa.org/topics/racism-bias-discrimination/health-disparities-stress

https://www.apa.org/about/governance/bdcmte/health-equity