Importance of This Course STRESS is everywhere! Managing stress is crucial Stress affects everyone differently Stress is here to stay
What Is Stress?
Definitions Richard Lazarus A state of anxiety produced when events and responsibilities exceed one’s coping abilities
Definitions Hans Selye Stress is the nonspecific response of the body to any demand placed upon it to adapt, whether that demand produces pleasure or pain.
Definitions Fight or Flight (Walter Cannon) When confronted with a perceived stress, the body reacts physiologically to either ‘fight’ or ‘flight,’ meaning run away.
Stress and Anxiety Anxiety Stress Cause is less obvious Unconscious Stress Identifiable cause Conscious
Physiological Arousal A Model of Stress Life Situation Cognitive Appraisal Emotional Arousal Physiological Arousal Consequences
Harmful Effects of Stress Inhibited social functioning Negative psychological effects Academic consequences Physical health problems Hindered job performance Decreased spiritual growth Emotional consequences Inhibited performance when not managed Poor decision-making Decreases your sex drive
Benefits of Stress Motivation Excitement Personal growth Warns us to slow down Appreciation of relaxation Physiological arousal in times of crisis Maximal performance when under control
Good Stress, Bad Stress Eustress Neustress Distress Chronic stress Acute stress
The Yerkes-Dodson Principle Maximal Performance
Stressors Environment Psychological Social Interpersonal Life transitions Technology Developmental Phobias