Links from Hodder Education on the WWW

Stress in Everyday Life - Life Changes:
An illuminating interview with Richard Rahe about his and Thomas Holmes' work that appeared in Health and Stress magazine in 2007:
http://www.stress.org/interview-Scope_Of_Stress.htm?AIS=5f9e687e7526fdafe89de9f7add05f72

Research into the Pituitary-adrenal System:
Listen to an audio lecture given by Dr Robert Sapolsky, Professor of Neuroscience at Stanford University, on the disruptive effects of stress on memory and ageing:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/robertsapolsky.html

Simple Test of Stress levels:
If you would like to have a go at a simple test that calculates your personal stress level click below. BUT REMEMBER THIS IS A BIT OF FUN, NOT A CLINICAL MEASUREMENT
http://www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=4481

Personality Test:
If you want to know whether you have a tendency towards Type A personality, try the simple test with the link below (you may need to search slightly for this). There are plenty of other personality tests here too, along with some tips for stress management. REMEMBER THAT THESE TESTS ARE JUST A BIT OF FUN AND DO NOT FORM A CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS!
http://stress.about.com/Ir/personality_tests/340468/2/

Cover work for Thursday 23rd FEB 2012 Lesson 2 & 5

ALL work must be completed without fail in the classroom during P2 & P5 THURS:

TASK 1:
Using PowerPoint below (The body's response to stress) finish notes on:
*The SAM Pathway and HPA axis
*Use EVALUATIONS from Hodder Education books Pgs 117 & 118 (BLUE BOXES) and put this on to A4 plain paper or put in to notes. Which ever you wish.

Continue with notes on PowerPoint:
*Summery of SAM & HPA
*Selye (1956) GAS Model.

http://dc468.4shared.com/download/b8nH7RWT/Bodys_Response_To_Stress_Lesso.ppt

Task 2:
Watch the 2 videos -

*STRESS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwU1nXobb8A&feature=related

This video is slightly dated and can be unclear in areas. However, the general idea of STRESS is apparent. So please watch. Duration of video: 10 mins

*FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=musHDO8q5VM&feature=related

Duration of video: 5minutes.

TASK 3:
Worksheets on desk labeled Y12 THURS P2 & P5 complete Pg110 & 111 ONLY. Pg110 please work individually and put answers into your own words. DO NOT COPY STRAIGHT FROM A BOOK / INTERNET. Use your notes to help you, but re word your answers.

TASK 4:
Next: Start the Powerpoint Stress - related illness and the immune system - complete to slide 7.
Use Hodder Education Pgs 118 - 119 inclu research to develop your notes from the slides.

http://dc468.4shared.com/download/nZkpglSG/Stress_Related_Illness_and_The.ppt

Any work not completed within the 2hrs of lesson time, ensure you complete it independently for Tues P5 lesson. NO EXCUSES.  

Independent Studying for Feb Half Term

We will  be starting our final topic in Psychology when you return from half term. Once this is complete we can look forward to exam preparation, essays and revision techniques.

We will be starting BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. Please do not confuse this with the BIOLOGICAL APPROACH of abnormality.

I would like you to prepare a Glossry of terms for this topic and begin reading around the following titles:

Stress as a bodily response
Stress - related illnesses and the immune system
Stress in everyday life - life changes, Daily Hasseles & workplace stress including effects of workload and control.

Begin making notes on the areas highlighted, so you are ready to begin the topic on lesson 1 of your return!

Have a lovely week of rest and see you when you get back!