1. Module 5 Stress © Global Air Training Limited 2010

2. Definitions of Stress  A state of mental, emotional, or other strain (Oxford Dictionary)  An adverse reaction to excessive pressure or other types of demand (HSE)  Any physical, psychological or social pressures, that when applied to a system, causes some significant modification of its form. Stress results from the imposition of any demand or set of demands which require us to react, adapt or behave in a particular manner in order to cope with or satisfy them (CAP 737) © Global Air Training Limited 2010

3. Stress means different things to different people Mish Masher © Global Air Training Limited 2010

4. 4 Major Types of Stress  Eustress  Hyperstress  Hypostress  Distress  Acute  Chronic © Global Air Training Limited 2010

5. Psychological stressors  Emotional upset  Lack of control or disruption of events  Scheduling and rostering  Anxiety over courses / checks  Home to work interface  Career prospects and achievements  Insufficient flying  Lack of responsibility and decision making  Fatigue and flying patterns © Global Air Training Limited 2010

6. Physical stressors  Heat  Noise  Vibration  Low humidity © Global Air Training Limited 2010

7. Effects of stress  Stress has effects on the body, mind and health of the individual.  Group (a) How can stress affect your feelings  Group (b) How can stress affect your behaviour  Group (c) What are the physiological signs or symptoms (ie. How does it affect health) © Global Air Training Limited 2010

8. Yerkes Dodson Law © Global Air Training Limited 2010

9. Questions © Global Air Training Limited 2010

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