1. How has the Great Recession directly affected the magnitude of stress that people experience?
2. How have the responses of businesses to the Great Recession affected employees’ stress levels?
3. How can the Yerkes-Dodson law help in understanding the impact of the Great Recession on people’s stress levels?
4. Drawing on your answer to the preceding question, explain what individuals could do to deal effectively with their stress levels.
5. Drawing on your answer to the third question, explain what employers could do to help employees deal effectively with their stress levels.