Wk6 Assignment: Managing Your Stress

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Instructions

Stress can be an everyday part of our lives from work, school, and family obligations. How we cope with the negative effects of stress can have an impact on our overall well-being. Complete the How Do You Cope handout and discuss your predominant coping strategy. Define stress and discuss the negative and positive effects of stress on overall well-being. Research a specific coping strategy and reflect upon how it may be effectively utilized in the stressful situations you may face. How does your chosen coping strategy impact the effects of stress? Be sure to include a brief reflective personal conclusion.

Examples of coping strategies to research include, but is not limited to:

Textbook: Chapter 14 Lesson Minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources

Transcendental meditation Mindfulness Yoga Medicinal solutions Guided imagery or visualization Aromatherapy Diaphragmatic exercises Journaling Loving-kindness meditation Physical activity or exercise Social support Self-care activities Effective communication techniques

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PSYC110 Week 6 Assignment Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

10.0 pts

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Grading

This activity will be graded based on the Essay Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 3

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Time management strategies Diet and nutrition

Length: 2-3 pages (not including Title and References pages) Title page 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Running header in the upper left of all pages Page number in the upper right of all pages Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson)

Content 10.0 pts Addresses all aspects of the assignment.

8.5 pts Addresses most aspects of the assignment.

7.5 pts Addresses some aspects of the assignment.

6.0 pts Addresses few aspects of the assignment.

0.0 pts No effort

Explanation of Concepts

20.0 pts Thoroughly explains psychological theories and concepts in

17.0 pts Explains psychological theories and concepts in connection to

15.0 pts Adequately explains psychological theories and concepts in

12.0 pts Explanation of psychological theories and concepts is inadequate or

0.0 pts No effort

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20.0 pts

5.0 pts

connection to key course content

key course content, but more detail could be added.

connection to key course content. Additional explanation and details are needed to clarify the topic and make link to course content and assignment.

unclear. Connections to key course content is inadequate or unclear.

Analysis 20.0 pts The central idea is developed and expanded. Thorough analysis of psychological theories and concepts clearly supports the central idea and displays evidence of a thoughtful in- depth analysis.

17.0 pts The central idea is discernible and developed and basic analysis of key theories and concepts is provided. A more thorough analysis could be included.

15.0 pts The central idea needs more development with points tying back to key psychological theories and concepts. Additional support and details are needed to clarify points.

12.0 pts The central idea is not developed, and the analysis lacks critical thought.

0.0 pts No effort

Source Integration

5.0 pts All required resources are included: 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook/online lesson.

4.25 pts Most required resources are included: at least 2 outside scholarly sources, but no textbook/online lesson.

3.75 pts Some required resources are included 1 outside scholarly source plus textbook/online lesson.

3.0 pts Few required resources are included: 1 outside scholarly source or only textbook/online lesson.

0.0 pts No effort

Writing: Mechanics & Usage

5.0 pts The writing is free of major errors in

4.25 pts The writing contains a few major errors in

3.75 pts The writing contains some major errors in

3.0 pts The writing contains several major

0.0 pts No effort

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Total Points: 75.0

5.0 pts

10.0 pts

grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the paper.

grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.

errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

APA Format

5.0 pts Paper is formatted to include all 6 of the following:1- inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

4.25 pts Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: 1-inch margins, double- spaced, 12- point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

3.75 pts Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: 1-inch margins, double- spaced, 12- point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

3.0 pts Paper is formatted to include 3 of the following: 1-inch margins, double- spaced, 12- point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

0.0 pts No effort

APA Citations & References Page

10.0 pts All sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of APA format..

8.5 pts Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.

7.5 pts Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information. Wk6 Assignment: Managing Your Stress

6.0 pts Sources are not properly/cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.

0.0 pts No effort

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