1. Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior
Charles T. Blair-Broeker
Randal M. Ernst

2. Stress and Health
Chapter 06

3. Effects of Stress
Module 13

4. Module 13: Effects of Stress

5. Health Psychology
A subfield of psychology that focuses on how stress affects our well being and our health

6. Stress
The process by which we perceive and respond to events that we appraise as threatening or challenging
Is a process of perceiving and responding
The events are called stressors.
The response is called a stress reaction.

7. Stress
Play “What is Stress?” (4:17) Segment #35 from Psychology: The Human Experience.

8. Stress: Responding to Stress
Module 13: Effects of Stress

9. Responding to Stress

10. Responding to Stress

11. Responding to Stress

12. Hans Selye ( )
Psychologist who researched recurring responses to stress
Discovered various chemicals caused stress reactions in animals
Developed the concept of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

13. General Adaptation Syndrome
Alarm Reaction – nervous system activated in response to stressor
Resistance – body responds with physiological reactions to cope with the stressor
Exhaustion – body’s resistance to stress is depleted (physical deterioration)

14. General Adaptation Syndrome

15. General Adaptation Syndrome

16. General Adaptation Syndrome

17. Hans Selye Interview
Insert “Han’s Selye’s Stress Response Studies” Video #39 from Worth’s Digital Media Archive for Psychology.
Instructions for importing the video file can be found in the ‘Readme’ file on the CD-ROM.

18. Stress: Stressful Events
Module 13: Effects of Stress

19. Daily Stress Stress can be caused by: Typical demands of the day
Living situations
Economic difficulties

20. Stress on the Job
Insert “Stress on the Job” Video #38 from Worth’s Digital Media Archive for Psychology.
Instructions for importing the video file can be found in the ‘Readme’ file on the CD-ROM.
This clip is also in the Brain Series.

21. Stress on the Job
Play “Emotions, Stress, and Health” (10:59) Module #21 from The Brain: Teaching Modules (2nd edition).
Part of this clip is also on Worth’s Digital Media Archive CD-ROM.

22. Burnout
Physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion brought on by persistent stress
Burnout can result in:
Depression
Decreased performance
Cynicism

23. Significant Life Changes
Stress can be the result of personal life changes
Death of a loved one
Leaving home for college
Can result in health problems

24. Catastrophes
Large scale stress events (i.e. earthquakes, floods, war, etc.
Prolonged exposure can lead to physical and psychological problems.

25. Effects of Perceived Control
Module 13: Effects of Stress

26. Perceived Control
The sense of control or influence one has over stressful events in one’s life
Most studies suggest the lower the perceived control the larger the potential for health-related problems
Lower perceived control leads to a lowered immunity to disease.

27. Control and Stress
Play “Coping with Stress: Control and Predictability” (2:49) Module #22 from The Brain: Teaching Modules (2nd edition).

28. Optimism A generally positive outlook on the future
Optimists have stronger immune systems and recover faster from health problems.
Opposite of pessimism

29. Stress Hormones Hormones released in response to stress
The body must work to rid the body of the stress hormones.
Pessimism and perceived lack of control both produce more stress hormones.

30. Stress and Disease: Cancer and Stress
Module 13: Effects of Stress

31. Stress-Cancer Connection
Evidence for a connection is not conclusive.
Two conclusions:
Stress does not create cancer cells.
Stress affects the body’s malignancy- fighting ability.

32. Cognition and Cancer
Play “Cognition and the Immune System: Mind/Body Interaction” (10:20) Segment #4 from The Mind: Psychology Teaching Modules (2nd edition).

33. Stress and Disease: Stress and Heart Problems
Module 13: Effects of Stress

34. Type A Individuals
Individuals who are competitive, hard-driving, impatient, verbally aggressive, and anger-prone.
More prone to heart attacks and other stress related illnesses

35. Type B Individuals
Individuals who are easygoing, laid-back, and relaxed

36. The End