1. Stress and Coping

2. Richard Lazarus’ Model of Stress Stressor (Environmental or Internal) Primary Appraisal (Stressor) Secondary Appraisal (Coping) Threat and Coping Reappraisal Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

3. A definition of stress “….stress is any event in which environmental or internal demands (or both) tax or exceed the adaptive resources of an individual.” Lazarus & Launier (1978) Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

4. Physiological Responses to stress Sympathetic ANS arousal (preparation for “fight or flight”)  Parasympathetic ANS activation (as a response to Sympathetic ANS arousal) Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

5. Stress and Coping Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

6. Stress and disorder Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

7. Psychological reactions to stress  Psychophysiological Disorders  Pain Disorders  Sleep Problems Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

8. Possible Stress-response Disorders  Adjustment Disorder  Acute Stress Disorder  Dissociative Disorders Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

9. Treating Stress-related Disorders  Supportive therapy  Medications  Relaxation training  Systematic desensitization  Cognitive modification  Social intervention Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005

10. Challenges in Treating Stress-related Disorders  Selecting an appropriate treatment.  Is the person motivated to talk?  What is the interpersonal situation?  What mix of emotions are involved?  What are the persons strengths and vulnerabilities? Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason © 2005