Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances, whereas stressors are the factors that causes stress.
Stress, in psychology, is a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.
Let’s think extremes. Doesn’t mean that you get loads of work to do, you’re on a stress.
But when any of the stressors (an activity, event, or other stimulus that causes stress) is constantly disturbing you, then that’s the time your body is not in its normal physiological balance.
Say for EXAMPLE: You were so close and attached to your mother, but suddenly she was killed by somebody. That moment (stressor) keeps bugging your head and therefore is giving you stress (your condition). When you encountered that stress, you can’t sleep well, you are always on a plan for a revenge, and so on, that it ruins your daily routine and daily lifestyle.
I repeat that is only an example. 🙂
Hope that helps.

1) Discuss the differences between civil and criminal courts. Is the line between these two courts absolutely definitive? If not, what types of cases might “blur the line” between both courts? Can you briefly describe a real world example where a case was tried in both courts? (3 paragraphs)
2) Do you agree with the concept of “civil commitment”?  Why or why not? What is the role of a forensic psychologist in such cases? (3 paragraphs)
3) Do you believe in “repressed memory”? Why or why not? What are the controversies that surround this issue? Discuss and provide examples to support your answer. (3 paragraphs)
4) Search for the “Right Wing Authoritarianism Scale”. Given what you have learned about terroristic behavior from the assigned weekly readings, is information gathered using this type of tool useful in determining motivations of terrorists. Why or why not.
5) Given the concerns raised about juveniles being tried in criminal court, should this practice continue? Why or why not?

The Golden Rule requirement in this class will be met the following way: 
“My Life” Essay (100 points): Psychology is full of interesting debates and topics. As part of this class, you are required to type a 3-6 page essay evaluating your upbringing by choosing from 3 options given to you by the Professor. This 3-6 page essay should have a minimum of 1000 words (1500 maximum) and be in APA format (Font: Times New Romans, 12pt. ONLY). If you use any reference other than the text book, make sure it is documented. The summary needs to include a word count in the cover page (#s of words) and reference page (APA style). Gordon Rule Requirements are stated mandated, so no student will be allowed to sit for the final exam or pass this course without submitting all the writing work needed to fulfill the Gordon Rule requirement. Due 3/13/17at the beginning of class. 
3 Topics you can choose from (How did your upbringing play a role in your _________?) 
 Relationship 
 Career 
 Personality

Equal Access to Health Care
This discussion presents the opportunity for you to address the inequality of access to health care in the United States using moral and ethical reasoning. There is overwhelming evidence that social inequalities affect health outcomes. Many argue that lack of health care access due to poverty is a human rights concern in the United States that should be subject to public and social justice inquiry. As such, the Affordable Care Act was implemented to promote health equity. While there are some that have reported favorable outcomes with respect to health care access, others have reported unfavorable experiences.
What is your perspective on the ethics of providing universal health care to all U.S. citizens, and how well do you think the Affordable Care Act has addressed this cause? Prepare an academically-informed post to address this question. In doing so, consider both the ethical and moral reasons for supporting the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and also a possible shortfall or problem with this policy. You may talk about your own experiences but must also use academic research to support your arguments.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required resources and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.