Unit VI Reflection Paper

Throughout this unit, you have learned that certain links exist between emotions, motivation, and stress. In fact, if one does
not handle his or her stress effectively, numerous health issues could arise.
For this assignment, you are to compose a reflection paper in which you examine a current or past stressful event in your
life. You must embrace Selye’s general adaptation syndrome (GAS) and describe your reactions to the stressful event
during each stage. You should describe the various facial expressions that you displayed as you progressed through each
stage as well. Be sure also to address the following questions:
What coping strategies did you embrace to help solve the problem?
How was your professional life affected by the stressor?
How does Maslow’s hierarchy of needs relate to your stressor? What motivated you to solve the problem?
Did you experience additional conflicts with other individuals as you endured this life trial?
Tips for writing your reflection paper:
Introduction: This is meant to give a concise overview of the featured stressful event and is usually one paragraph in
length. In your introduction, you will reveal the featured stressful event that you will examine for this paper.
Summary: This contains your description of the required areas listed above in the opening statement, including Selye’s
GAS, your facial expressions, coping strategies, professional impact, and relationship conflicts.
Analysis: In this portion of the paper, you should provide information from the textbook to analyze the impact that the
stressful event could have placed upon your health, future goals, and motivation. You may use sources identified from
the CSU Online Library to assist your analysis efforts, but this is not required.
Conclusion: This summarizes your final reflections for the featured topic. For instance, what implications have you
uncovered during your research that you will apply to future stressful events?
Your paper must be at least one page in length, not counting the title and reference pages, but it can be longer if necessary
to address all aspects of the assignment. It should be formatted in APA style. You are required to utilize the textbook, but
other sources may be used if needed. You may visit the CSU Online Library to identify a source that provides specific
information on how this stressful issue could impact your health, future goals, and motivation. Any information from a source
should be cited and referenced in APA style.