3A stress Flashcards
1
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stress
A
psychological and physiological experience that occurs when an individual encounters something of significance that demands their attention and efforts to cope
2
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stressor
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a stimulus (internal or external) promoting stress response
3
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distress
A
form of stress characterised by negative psychological state
4
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eustress
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form of stress characterised by positive psychological state
5
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acute stress
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a form of stress characterised by intense psychological and physiological symptoms that is brief in duration
6
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chronic stres
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form of stress hat endures for several months or longer
7
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cortisol
A
hormone released in times of stress to aid the body in initiating and maintaining heightened arousal
