List three prominent American values as presented in the text, ...

[rl]

List three prominent American values as presented in the text, and explain how each value might contribute to stress.

Question 2

What is the relationship between self-confidence and achievement?

[ApricotDream]

Answer to Question 1

1) Personal achievement and success. This value might contribute to stress by encouraging people to focus on power, competition, and wealth over personal health.

2) Activity and work. This value might contribute to stress by discouraging people from finding time to relax and rest.

3) Moral orientation. This value might contribute to stress by encouraging black or white thinking and reinforcing negative stereotypes.

4) Efficiency and practicality. This value might contribute to stress by encouraging short-term solutions rather than sustainable change.

5) Progress. This value might contribute to stress by discouraging mindfulness practices that keep people focused on the present.

6) Material comfort. This value might contribute to stress by encouraging people to spend beyond their means.

7) Personal freedom and individualism. This value might contribute to stress by encouraging individual rights at the expense of the common good.

External conformity. This value might contribute to stress by encouraging people to identify with values that conflict with their religious, ethnic or socioeconomic background.

9) Science and rationality. This value might contribute to stress by encouraging quick-fix solutions rather than preventive care, especially in the realm of health.

Answer to Question 2

Psychologically healthy people have self-confidence.
Try new adventures.
Grasp opportunities.
Make healthful changes.

[rl]

Wow, this really help

[rleezy04]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it