Assignment 5 Due Saturday 11/10/18 By 11:59 Pm Instruction P

Assignment 5due Saturday 11102018 By 1159pminstruction Please

Please choose one of the two prompt options provided below, and write a 2-3 page (double spaced) narrative response. Be sure to address every point within the prompt of your chosen option. Submit your completed assignment via Canvas Assignments as a DOC, DOCX, PDF, or RTF file attachment.

Paper For Above instruction

Option 1: If you have ever done something (or thought about doing something) that may be considered unhealthy when you were under a lot of stress, such as using alcohol or tobacco products to de-stress, write a narrative response addressing the following points:

  • Why do you think that’s unhealthy?
  • Why do you think you did what you did?
  • What would be a healthier alternative?

Option 2: If you have not engaged in such behaviors, write a narrative response addressing the following points:

  • What do you think stopped you from doing those things?
  • Why would other people do unhealthy things when under a lot of stress?

Ensure your response is 2-3 pages long, double spaced, and thoroughly addresses all the points within your chosen prompt.

References

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