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AP Psychology · 5.1 · Classroom testing

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Introduction to Health Psychology. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

5.1 / Introduction to Health Psychology

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Health psychology
Eustress
Distress
Daily hassles

02 Build the explanation.

A demand and its context. Build the stress model.

  1. A fictional team faces overlapping deadlines.
  2. The team evaluates demands alongside available time and help.
  3. The challenge may feel manageable or overwhelming depending on context.
  4. Everyone must have the same reaction to the same event.
External demand
Appraisal and resources
Possible experience
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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. Which classroom design protects learners while teaching ACE research?
  1. Rank classmates by an adversity score.
  2. Analyze invented aggregate data without collecting personal histories.
  3. Require every student to disclose childhood adversity.

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

2. Simulated study: the researchers tell participants they may stop without penalty. Which safeguard is described?
  1. Right to withdraw
  2. An unstated guarantee of anonymity
  3. A treatment plan

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

Distinguish a controllable stressor from the emotional response to it.

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________