NCERT Book Class 12 Psychology Chapter 3 Meeting Life Challenges

MEETING LIFE CHALLENGES

After reading this chapter, you would be able to:
understand the nature, types and sources of stress as life challenges,
examine the effects of stress on psychological functioning,
learn ways to cope with stress,
know about the life skills that help people to stay healthy, and
understand the factors that promote positive health and well-being.

Introduction
Nature, Types and Sources of Stress
A Measure of Stressful Life Events (Box 3.1)
Effects of Stress on Psychological Functioning and Health
Examination Anxiety (Box 3.2)
Stress and Health
General Adaptation Syndrome
Stress and Immune System
Lifestyle
Coping with Stress
CONTENTS Stress Management Techniques
Promoting Positive Health and Well-being
Life Skills
Resilience and Health (Box 3.3)
Key Terms
Summary
Review Questions
Project Ideas
Weblinks
Pedagogical Hints

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