Complete the “Stress and Disease” chart that shows the association between stress and disease. Be sure to include the following in the chart:
1. Physiological changes associated with stress
2. Long-term effects of stress on organ functions and body chemistry
3. Relationship between psychological variables and body chemistry, including the immune system
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Name: PSY-352
Date: Module 3
Stress and Disease
Directions: Outline the associations between stress and disease by completing the chart below.
Stress
Disease
Comparison of stress and disease
In the boxes to the right, describe the physiological changes associated with stress and disease.
Additionally, write a comparison of stress and disease.
In the boxes to the right, describe the long-term effects of stress and disease on organ functions and body chemistry.
Organ functions:
Body chemistry:
Organ functions:
Body chemistry:
Organ functions:
Body chemistry:
In the boxes to the right, describe how stress and disease affect the relationship between psychological variables and body chemistry. Include the immune system in your description.
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