ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS
In order to anticipate the time for your assignments, below are brief descriptions of them.
| ASSIGNMENT | DESCRIPTION | Submitted/Posted Via |
| Discussion Board A (DB-A) | Brief autobiography about yourself | Discussion Board |
| Discussion Board 1 (DB1) | Varies | Discussion Board |
| Introductory Survey | Survey of data about yourself | Taken online; automatically submitted |
| Assessing Stress Components (ASC) | Take 4 assessments online; Write score; interpretation of score; describe accuracy of results with examples from your life | Email or as directed |
| Stress Management Program --Part 1 (SMP1) | Complete a Stress Diary (SD); Describe the SD more fully in the Stress Questionnaire (SQ) | Email or as directed |
| Stress Management Program --Part 2 (SMP2) | List Routine & Unique Stressors from SMP1; Choose 2 stress techniques that can be used to deal with listed stressors; Describe the theory and process for the 2 techniques | Email or as directed |
| Test 1 | Study Sheet; Charlesworth textbook and readings | Automatically Submitted |
| Discussion Board 2 (DB2) | Analyze an assessment and describe what you think it is measuring from topics in Charlesworth textbook+ one reading | Discussion Board |
| Stress Management Program --Part 3 (SMP3) | List reasons for beginning a stress mgt. program; obstacles/solutions for practicing a program; personal commitment (Charlesworth (1984) textbook,reading / Goals for program; choose one stress reduction technique and explain process. | Email or as directed |
| Discussion Board 3 (DB3) | Interpret a quote in reference to stress (varies) | Discussion Board |
| Test 2 | Study Sheet mainly identifying stress reduction techniques; Charlesworth textbook and readings | Automatically Submitted |
| Stress Management Program --Part 4 (SMP4) | After practicing technique and keeping a Daily Log of progress, evaluate the progress (A long assignment) and turn in required Measurement Devices, materials, etc. | Email or as directed |
| Discussion Board 1A (DB1A) ONLY if you missed DB1 | Give stress advice to a friend using Charlesworth textbook and a reading for the basis of your suggestions. | Discussion Board |
| Test 3 | Study Sheet; Comprehensive Charlesworth textbook, Links to readings | Automatically Submitted |
| Course Evaluation | Analyze elements of the course in essay form | Email attachment |
| Choice Assignment (OPTIONAL) | You may choose one CA for extra credit only if you have completed all required assignments. | Email attachment |