1. Define stress and stressors.
   
2. Explain frustration-induced stress.
   
3. Name four types of motivational conflict, and give an example of each.
   
4. Discuss the SRRS, the Hassle Scale, and socioeconomic status as they relate to the stress of everyday life.
   
5. Discuss individual differences in reaction to stressors, including the characteristics of the hardy personality.
   
6. Name and describe the three stages of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome.
   
7. List and discuss eight effective strategies for coping with stress.
   
8. Discuss ineffective strategies for coping with stress.
   
9. Explain health psychology and the assumptions made by psychologists working in the field.
   
10. Summarize the Type A behavior pattern, and explain its relationship to physical illness.
    
11. Discuss more current research contesting the role of the TABP in coronary heart disease.
    
12. Explain why psychologists care about smoking behaviors; describe the deleterious effects for smokers and nonsmokers.
    
13. Discuss some characteristics of people who successfully quit smoking.
    
14. Identify the defining characteristics of sexually transmitted diseases.
    
15. Name some of the most common STDs and discuss their causes.
    
16. Discuss the scope of the AIDS problem, and explain the causes.
    
17. Describe some characteristics of AIDS and its treatment that distinguish it from other STDs.
    
18. Explain the types of programs that have been designed to curb the transmission of AIDS, and discuss their effectiveness.
    
19. Discuss the psychological implications for persons with HIV and AIDS.