Lesson 1: Health Psychology & Stress
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will explain how stress and psychological factors affect physical health.
How does stress affect the body and brain?
Why do individuals respond to stress differently?
How does chronic stress affect long-term health?
How can stress be effectively managed?
AP Psychology Unit 5
Science Practice 1: Concept Application
Science Practice 3: Data Interpretation
CCSS.RH.11-12.7
CCSS.WHST.11-12.2
C3: D2.Psy.21.9-12
Students analyze biological and psychological responses to stress and evaluate coping strategies. (DOK 3)
Stress response diagrams
Guided reading notes
Graphic organizers
Case study scaffolds
Flexible pacing
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Stress analysis worksheet
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Quiz
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Reflection journal
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Exit ticket