Discussion:
Analysis of the Case Study of Michael or Jennifer
Review case studies 1 and 2 in Appendix A:
Choose one case study from Appendix A.
Complete the following questions. Be as detailed as possible and use the information you have learned throughout this course.
Questions:
1. What are the causes of stress in Michael's or Jennifer's life? How is stress affecting Michael's or Jennifer's health?
2. How are these stressors impacting Michael's or Jennifer's self-concept and self-esteem?
3. How might Michael's or Jennifer's situation illustrate adjustment? How might this situation become an opportunity for personal growth?
4. What defensive coping methods is Michael or Jennifer using? What active coping methods might be healthier for Michael or Jennifer to use? Explain why you would recommend these methods.
5. Select one theory of personality and use this theory to tell Michael or Jennifer how this theory explains his or her situation.
6. In what stage of development is Michael or Jennifer and what factors about this stage might be impacting his or her perspective of this situation?
7. What relationship factors or considerations might be influencing Michael's or Jennifer's problems?