Discussion 8: Motivation and Emotion/ Stress, Lifestyle, and Health
This chapter seems to be a timely reminder about the impact of stress and ways to cope with it.  Imagine your 17-year old sister is about to start her first semester of college. Shes always been one to do it all, but can become easily stressed. You are worried about her starting this next step in her life and want to give her some tips and tricks from a pro!!

1.  Describe some of the negative effects of high levels of stress.

2.  Using specific theories and examples from your readings, what advice would you give her about ways to manage, prevent, and cope with stress?

3.  How can Carol Dweck’s research on the Growth Mindset help your sister?

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