5.3 Stress

Question 1

Cognitive appraisal of stress

Answer 1

the subjective evaluation of a situation that induces stress

Question 2

Primary appraisal

Answer 2

• classifying a potential stressor as irrelevant, benign-positive, or stressful
• If it reveals a threat stage 2 starts

Question 3

Secondary appraisal

Answer 3

• directed at evaluating if the organism can cope w/ the stress, based on harm, threat and challenge

Question 4

Psychological stressors

Answer 4

• pressure
• control
• predictability
• frustration
• conflict

Question 5

general adaptation syndrome

Answer 5

Sequence of physiological responses dev by Hans Selye

Question 6

The 3 stages of the general adaptation syndrome

Answer 6

alarm
resistance
exhaustion

Question 7

Alarm

Answer 7

• initial rxn to a stressor and the activation of the sympathetic nervous sys
• Hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary to secrete ACTH which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol
• Hypothalamus also activates the adrenal medulla

Question 8

Resistance

Answer 8

continuous release of hormones allows the sympathetic nervous sys to remain engaged to fight the stressor

Question 9

Exhaustion

Answer 9

• body can no longer maintain an elevated response w/ sympathetic nervous sys activity
• At this point, Indi become susceptible to illness and medical conditions, organ sys can begin to deteriorate and in some cases death

Question 10

Types of copying strategies

Answer 10

• problem focused
• emotionally focused
• adaptive
• maladaptive
• stress management