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Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior 2e
Charles T. Blair-Broeker Randal M. Ernst
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Biopsychological Domain
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Stress and Health Chapter
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Module 12: Effects of Stress
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Effects of Stress Module 12
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Stress The process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging Is a process of perceiving and responding The physical or psychological response is called a stress reaction.
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Health Psychology A subfield of psychology that focuses on how stress affects our well being and health
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Stress: Responding to Stress
Module 12: Effects of Stress
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Responding to Stress
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Responding to Stress
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Responding to Stress
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Hans Selye ( ) Psychologist who researched recurring responses to stress the he called the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) Discovered various chemicals caused stress reactions in animals
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General Adaptation Syndrome
Sylye’s concept of the body’s adaptive response to stress in three stages Alarm Resistance Exhaustion
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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)
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General Adaptation Syndrome
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General Adaptation Syndrome
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General Adaptation Syndrome
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Stress: Stressful Events
Module 12: Effects of Stress
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Daily Stress Stress can be caused by: Typical demands of the day
Living situations Economic difficulties
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Burnout Physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion brought on by persistent job-related stress Burnout can result in: Depression Decreased performance Cynicism
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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
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Catastrophes Large scale stress events (i.e. earthquakes, floods, war, etc.) Prolonged exposure can lead to physical and psychological problems.
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Effects of Perceived Control
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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.
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Optimism A generally positive outlook on the future
Optimists have stronger immune systems and recover faster from health problems. Opposite of pessimism
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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.
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Stress and Disease: Cancer and Stress
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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.
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Stress and Disease: Stress and Heart Problems
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Type A Term for competitive, hard-driving, impatient, verbally aggressive, and anger-prone. More prone to heart attacks and other stress related illnesses.
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Type B Individuals who are easygoing, relaxed people
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The End
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