Due May 10 11:59pmAvailable until May 17100 points possible
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Discussion Topic: 7Week -2-Stress-Related & Anxiety Disorders7Week -2-Stress-Related & Anxiety Disorders
Discussion for Week 2 [ chapters 5 & 6]
1A: An adjustment disorder occurs when an individual has difficulty coping with a specific life stressor. An adjustment disorder is a maladaptive reaction that may take the form of impaired functioning at school or at work, such as having difficulty keeping one’s mind on one’s studies. Have you or someone you know ever experienced an adjustment disorder? Or have you witnessed this in a movie or TV show? If so, describe the situation and the symptoms.
1B: John has been experiencing sudden panic attacks on and off for the past few months. During the attacks, he has difficulty breathing and fears that his heart is racing out of control. His physician checked him out and told him the problem is with his nerves, not his heart. What treatment alternatives are available to John that might help him deal with this problem? Identify at least 2. Think about lifestyle and professional help options.
Discussion Rubric
90 points - Your post should be written in proper paragraph form and not as one long paragraph like a social media post. It should be 250-300 words, well written with special attention to grammar, spelling and focus. As this is a social science course, you should have cited information in your post and use proper APA in-text and full works cited resources. See the APA Guide in Course Information if you need assistance.
10 points - For full credit you must also respond to at least one other student's post with a paragraph of academic commentary. Compliments only will not earn full credit. Be sure to view the rubric that will be used to grade your post by clicking on the 3 dots to the right and then view rubric.
Due Saturday 11:59 PM ET.