Stress Readings

The following readings will explain concepts in stress management.  This may be in greater detail than either lectures on the topic or the textbook.

If the reading is required, try your best to understand the articles to get a general idea of what is being discussed--not all will be easy reading. If mentioned in the article, you will not be expected to know any statistical analysis used to obtain the results.

Stress Readings
Title Author
Locus of Control Unknown
The Autonomic Nervous System K. Pelletier
The Fight or Flight Response R.J. Allen
General Adaptation Syndrome (Selye) R.J. Allen
Diseases of Adaptation/Site of Least Resistance K. Pelletier
Physiology of Stress/Psychosomatic Illness K. Pelletier
Life-Change Patterns Surrounding Illness Experience R.H. Holmes & R.J. Arthur
Assessing the Effects of Stress on Physical Symptoms W.E. Whitehead
The Psychological Impact of Stress D. Meichenbaum
Treating Stress Disorders D. Meichenbaum
Sharpening Mental Skills C. White