Stress Case Study

The purpose of the case study is to give you experience in applying course material to “real-life” situations and to examine issues relating to Health Psychology principles.

First read background information on Max at http://lc.gcumedia.com/psy362/brain-based-learning/v1.1/scenarios.html; then, in 250-500 words, do the following:

1. Identify the risk and resilience factors in Max’s life.
2. Describe which factors put Max at risk for stress and disease and which buffer him against stress and help him cope.
3. Explain why each factor is a risk or resilience factor and how it is related to stress, disease, or coping.

Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Remember to USE and DEFINE class terms in your answer (you may use information from the text or outside scholarly resources; two scholarly sources, in addition to the text, are required). All assignments must be APA formatted using 12 point Times New Roman font and should be double-spaced. A title page and reference section are required