Here i attach the instruction file and i am also attaching the link of the book please go through the book that i have provided the link in this file---
https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontopsychology/chapter/10-2-stress-the-unseen-killer/please read the instructions carefully and do accordingly
Psychology 120 Assignment: Stress Journal Analysis – 15% due date to be determined Assignment Resources: Refer to the lessons and reading in Module 1 to complete the assignment Learning Outcomes: Apply current psychological perspectives to understand complex human behaviour and cognition. Understand the relation between emotion, stress, health. Instructions: Part 1: The Journal - Throughout the semester, you will be required to keep a journal of negative life events or hassles that you have experienced as being stressful. This assignment should include a minimum of 10 written journal entries. The journal entries can be any length, and do not need to be proof read. Your journal is an opportunity to write down your personal thoughts, ideas, opinions, questions and emotions. This portion of the paper will not be graded, but is a requirement and marks are given for completion as well as effort /10 Part 2: The Critical Analysis - After you have collected several stressful scenarios, select a few and discuss which coping mechanism may be useful to alleviate the stressor (see Chapter 11, pg. 408-413. In what circumstances should you focus on emotion-focused strategies or problem-solving strategies? In what situations is it most helpful to rethink the problem, reappraise the situation, learn from the experience and/or made social comparisons? Why? Try to identify the coping strategies you used this semester and whether they appear to be working. Are there aspects that need improvement? Is there anything you would change in hindsight? In this assignment please demonstrate knowledge of the strategies and the strengths and limitations of coping methods. The will be scored on your effort, demonstrating a clear understanding of coping mechanisms, and critical thinking skills (i.e., your ability to apply course material to real life situations). This is portion of the paper that I will be reading and grading /20 TOTAL: /30 Other requirements: *These requirements must also be met. One mark will be deducted from your grade per forgotten item. • Must be typed, double-spaced, and use a 12-point font • Proof read your paper, use correct spelling and punctuation • The length should be at least 4-5 pages of writing (approximately 1500 words, not including the journal). CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM Columbia College expects all students to uphold the principle of academic honesty. Cheating and plagiarism (presenting another person’s words or ideas as one’s own) are not acceptable behaviour at any educational institution. Depending on the severity of the offense such acts can result in a grade of zero on the test or assignment, a failing grade (F) in the course or expulsion from the college. In all cases, the circumstances and the penalty are recorded in the student’s file. Grading System Grade Percentage Grade Points Rating A+ 90-100 4.3 Excellent A 85-89 4.0 A - 80-84 3.7 Very Good B+ 76-79 3.3 B 72-75 3.0 B - 68-71 2.7 Good C+ 64-67 2.3 C 60-63 2.0 Satisfactory C- 55-59 1.7 D 50-54 1.0 Marginal Pass F 0-49 0.0 Fail N Below 50 0.0 Failure for non-completion or non-attendance