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skymedlock

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Contrast the definition of stress used by Holmes and Rahe (1967) with the definition used by Lazarus (1966) in his approach to studying stress.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Consider the information presented in your text on perceptions of control. Assuming that the research regarding nursing homes replicated with a college population,
 
  what three things could the director of housing do to help residents be healthier and happier by giving them a greater sense of control?
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: For Holmes and Rahe, stress is a function of change, regardless of whether it is a positive or negative life event. They have established an objective measurement of stress in response to different positive and negative life events. In contrast, Lazarus assumes that it's not so much the objective characteristics of a situation that produce stress, but instead people's interpretations of that situation. In essence, for Holmes and Rahe, stress is a reaction to objective factors; for Lazarus, stress is a reaction to subjective interpretations of those factors.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Students could list any three things that would increase a person's perception of control. For example, the director could tell the residents that they can decide on how they want the furniture in their rooms arranged, that they can choose what quiet hours will be, and that they can choose what the visitation policy will be.



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