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6J:130 Agenda 4/25/00

6J:130 Agenda 4/25/00. Announcements Mini-lecture on Stress Quiz II review SDL Debrief. Textbook Definition of stress Sources of stress Consequences of stress (symptoms) Individual differences in handling stress Techniques for handling stress (ind & organizational). Lecture Coping

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6J:130 Agenda 4/25/00

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  1. 6J:130 Agenda 4/25/00 • Announcements • Mini-lecture on Stress • Quiz II review • SDL Debrief

  2. Textbook Definition of stress Sources of stress Consequences of stress (symptoms) Individual differences in handling stress Techniques for handling stress (ind & organizational) Lecture Coping Handling stress in exams Concepts and Terms

  3. Stress When a person is confronted with an opportunity, constraint, or demand related to his/her goals and for which the outcome is perceived to be uncertain and important. Stressors are ADDITIVE! What is your worst stress right now?

  4. Potential Sources • Environmental Factors • Uncertainty. • Organization Factors • Task and role demands. • Interpersonal demands. • Ambiguous leadership. • Individual Factors • Family problems. • Economic problems. • Personality.

  5. Consequences of Stress • Physiological symptoms. • Affects weakest areas first. • Often occur during “decompression.” • Behavioral symptoms symptoms can lead to physiological symptoms in the long term. • Psychological symptoms. • Dissatisfaction. • Tension & anxiety. • Procrastination.

  6. Consequences of Stress, cont’d • Behavioral Symptoms • Poor habits. • Absenteeism. • Performance. Performance Stress

  7. Differences in How Individuals Manage Stress • Framing of events. • Amount of experience. • Social support. • Locus of control. • Emotional stability. Sources Consequences Coping (my term)

  8. Managing Stress • Organizational techniques • Selection, goal setting, job redesign. • Increase employee involvement. • Employee wellness programs.

  9. Managing Stress • Individual techniques • Time management (lists, planners, priorities, time blocking, personal awareness of when you work best). • Exercise (noncompetitive is best). • Relaxation techniques (yoga, meditation). • Expanding social support. • Actively managing bad habits.

  10. Relaxation Techniques Activity

  11. Managing Stress During Exams • Beginning the exam: • Arrive early and get comfortable. • Relax (close eyes, deep breathing). • Read through all questions. • Allocate time limit to each question and don’t exceed by more than 2-3 minutes. • Begin with the question you’re most comfortable with -- but don’t “overwrite.”

  12. Managing Stress During Exams • During the exam: • Be aware of your time schedule. • Stop and relax if you feel yourself starting to panic. • Begin again with what you know. • Ask for clarification if you don’t understand what the professor is asking. • If you finish early, check to make sure you’ve completed all parts of every question.

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