1. UNIT 4 BRAIN, BEHAVIOUR & EXPERIENCE AREA OF STUDY 2 MENTAL HEALTH

2. STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH STRESS PSYCHOLOGISTS, PSYCHIATRISTS & MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS HAVE IDENTIFIED AND DEVISED A NUMBER OF STRATEGIES THAT CAN HELP TO MINIMISE STRESS & ITS ADVERSE EFFECTS; THESE INCLUDE; BIOFEEDBACK MEDITATION & RELAXATION PHYSICAL EXERCISE SOCIAL SUPPORT

3. STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH STRESS BIOFEEDBACK PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO STRESS THAT CAN BE EASILY CONTROLLED:how fast we can breathe THAT CANNOT BE EASILY CONTROLLED:pupil dilation CANNOT BE CONTROLLED AT ALL:hormone secretion With training we can learn to consciously control some of these automatically occurring responses, thereby minimising their adverse effects (that come along when they are at elevated levels for long periods of time) BIOFEEDBACK:a technique that enables an individual to receive information (feedback) about the state of a bodily process (bio) The person receives this feedback and is then taught physical and mental exercises to gain control over this physiological response

4. STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH STRESS MEDITATION & RELAXATION MEDITATION:a specific technique that involves altering one’s state of consciousness by focusing attention or thoughts on a single internal stimulus RELAXATION:the process of reducing psychological and/or physiological arousal MEDITATIVE STATE IS ESSENTIALLY THE OPPOSITE OF A STRESS RESPONSE A key feature of meditation and relaxation techniques proposed by psychologists are that they are not biologically based (they do not rely on medication) but instead are psychological techniques that affect physiological systems

5. STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH STRESS PHYSICAL EXERCISE Physical activity that is usually planned and performed to improve or maintain your physical condition AEROBIC EXERCISE:requires a sustained increase in oxygen consumption and promotes cardiovascular fitness (running, walking, jogging etc.) ANAEROBIC EXERCISE:involves short bursts of muscle activity that can strengthen muscles and improve flexibility (weight training, gymnastics) Exercise uses up stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol Increases the efficiency of the cardiovascular system and increases strength, flexibility and stamina for encountering future stressors Strenuous physical activities produces chemical changes in the body that can improve psychological health Physical activity can divert a person’s attention away from the stressor

6. HOMEWORK LEARNING ACTIVITY 13.12 (pg.549)

7. STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH STRESS SOCIAL SUPPORT SOCIAL SUPPORT IS HELP OR ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY OTHER PEOPLE WHEN IT IS NEEDED People who can provide social support include: Family members Friends Neighbors Work colleagues Peers at schools Teachers we trust According to Suls and Wallston, social support can take four main forms: Appraisal Support Tangible Assistance Information Support Emotional Support

8. HOMEWORK LEARNING ACTIVITY 13.13 (pg.551)

9. CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 13 – TRUE OR FALSE QUIZ (pg.552) CHAPTER 13 – MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST (pg.553-555) CHAPTER 13 – SHORT ANSWER TEST (pg.555- 556)