Perception

Answer each of the following questions first in your word processor. When you are finished, be sure to save your work. Then copy it and paste it all into the appropriate box below. This activity has several parts to it. Do not leave any of the parts undone. It is better to do a bit more than a bit less than you think is necessary. That way I can be pretty sure you have read through the chapter and understand it pretty well.

Please base your responses to the questions below on  chapter 5 of your textbook:

Discussion Activity:

From this chapter's reading respond to the following questions. Make sure you have answered them sufficiently enough to demonstrate that you have thoroughly read and understand the principles in the chapter. (Do not copy and paste from the chapter into your answers).

• As you read through the chapter discussion on perception, real stress and perceived stress, indicate what percentage of your time do you experience in a typical month in actual experiences that are the equivalent of the big bear chasing you. Then compare that to your Stress-o-Meter score (Stress scale from 1-10) from Lesson 2. Then answer this thought provoking question, "Why do you think you are stressed if you are so infrequently in danger?"
• Explain the statement, "It is not the event itself that causes us to experience stress." If it's not the event or situation, what is it that always causes us to feel stress?
• Why is your most challenging exam not really stressful?
• Explain the statement, "The world is not a stressful place."
• Where can you look to correctly answer the question, "Can I handle this situation?"
• Finish your discussion with your thoughts of how this information affects you personally including any insights you had about yourself and the stress that you experience.