David Has Been Assigned to Work in Japan Next Month

question 38

Essay

David has been assigned to work in Japan next month. He does not have lot of time to prepare for the move. He knows that in the office English is spoken, but he wants to fit in socially as well. Describe a few things he can do in this short amount of time to prepare himself for this big transition.

Identify appropriate tools for measuring life stress.

Evaluate the effect of social support on health and coping strategies.

Describe the stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) and their implications on health.

Distinguish between stressors and responses to stress.

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