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Overall, this is a very solid CR-level chapter. The topic is well covered in an interesting, readable manner. Learning features and relevant images with captions were included. The main areas for improvement were in proofreading, some aspects of clarity of expression, and APA style. Perhaps closer connection between stress, health and emotion could also have been provided.
Relevant physiological and psychological theory about stress and its relation to physical and psychological health are covered, with evidence of critical thinking.
Greater connection to theory about emotion (and emotion and health) would have been desirable. e.g., what connections could be made between this chapter and other chapters?
When describing important research findings, try to indicate the size of effects rather than simply whether or not there was an effect or relationship.
Why are there different rates of PTSD aren't the world? Why is this relevant?
The chapter could have benefited from developing clear focus questions. Getting comments on a chapter plan and/or chapter draft could have helped with this aspect.
The case study worked well, particularly being in two parts. It was an example that the textbook audience is likely to be able to relate to.
References were not all in APA style. Formatting (e.g., italics) wasn't applied.
Cite citations in alphabetical order e.g., (Myers, 2007; Marieb & Hoehn, 2007) -> (Marieb & Hoehn, 2007; Myers, 2007)
Do not cite the year for subsequent citations within a paragraph e.g., Smith (2010) but after that in the same paragraph only refer to Smith.
When there are three or more authors, subsequent citations should use et al. (rather than "and colleagues" e.g., Smith, Bush and Western (2001) and then in the next paragraph cite Smith et al. (2001).
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