Forum Post – Describe the General Adaptation Syndrome

Forum Post – Describe the General Adaptation Syndrome

Forum Post – Describe the General Adaptation Syndrome

3 Forum Post Due Monday @ 11pm central time. It does not have a word count but your answer must be well explained. This class is Health Psychology

Forum Post 1

Describe your own model of theory of health behavior and explain why it is either a stage or continuum based model.

Forum Post 2 Must answer both question

1. Describe the General Adaptation Syndrome, and two critiques of this model.

2. Describe the impact of optimism on three distinct types of psychological and/or physical well being.

Forum Post 3

Describe and provide two concrete examples of the active prevention strategies described in Chapter 6. Describe three different models explaining why people continue to smoke over time. Do you smoke? If so do these seem to fit your use pattern?

1. • Use good grammar. This includes writing in complete sentences, using past tense instead of present tense when appropriate, using active verbs instead of passive ones, varying your vocabulary, and avoiding sexist language (i.e.–don’t use the generic “he” or talk about the history of man when you mean the history of humans or people). If you have taken an English composition class, bring those skills into your essay.
   • Write analytically, not descriptively. Do not just explain what happened, but also try to explain why it happened and why it is significant. Facts are important, but without interpretation they become meaningless.
   • I am not looking for any “correct” answers. Rather, it is more important that you are able to use the material to develop an argument supporting your viewpoint.
   • You will be rewarded for independent and original thought. Don’t be afraid to give your opinions and interpretations of the material (this is your thesis!). Be critical of your readings and the lectures. Look for new ways of approaching the material. When you disagree with an author’s views, say so.
   • Be creative. Make your essay interesting to read. Don’t assume that your instructor will know everything there is to know on your topic. Write as if you are teaching someone something that is new and interesting. This will automatically make your paper a better one.