1. Distinguish between distress and eustress.

2. Identify three types of external events that can cause stress.

3. Identify psychological factors in stress.

4. Describe the stages of the general adaptation syndrome.

5. Explain how the immune system is impacted by stress.

6. Describe the branch of psychology known as health psychology.

7. Summarize Lazarus's cognitive appraisal approach to stress.

8. Explain how personality types and attitudes can influence people's reaction to stress.

9. Identify social and cultural factors that influence stress reactions.

10.Distinguish between problem-focused and emotion-coping strategies to stress.

11. Explain how a social-support system influences a person's ability to cope with stress.

12. Describe cultural differences in coping with stress.

13. Explain how religious beliefs can affect the ability to cope with stress.

14. Define mindfulness meditation and describe its use in coping with the effects of stress.