C13 - Human Overload and Underload Flashcards
Define Stress?
A state of arousal caused by external events, known as Stressors.
True or False. A certain amount of Stress is good as it helps to keep us Alert, be more Energetic and provides Motivation?
True.
Can Stress degrade Performance?
Yes.
Acute Stress increases what (3)?
- Alertness.
- Vigilance.
- Arousal.
Name three models of Stress?
- Engineering Model.
- Physiological Model.
- Transactional Model.
Name four types of Stressors?
- Occupational.
- Domestic.
- Physiological / Environmental.
- Psychological.
Define Occupational Stress?
Stress related to your occupation.
Name three examples of Occupational Stress?
- Unstable rostering.
- Long periods away from home.
- Too much duty time.
- Lack of career progression.
Name three examples of Domestic Stress?
- Marriage/Divorce.
- Death.
- Personal Injury.
- Finances.
Define Physiological/Environmental Stress?
Stress which disrupts our senses.
Name three examples of Physiological/Environmental Stress?
- Heat.
- Humidity.
- Noise/Vibrations.
Define Psychological Stress?
A Stress which causes fear or anxiety.
Name three examples of Psychological Stress?
- Loss of Spouse/Partner.
- Loss of Job.
- Credit Card Debt.
Name the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (3)?
- Alarm Phase.
- Resistance Phase.
- Exhaustion Phase.
What happens during the Alarm Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Adrenaline is released to decide on how to combat the stress.
What happens during the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Adrenaline is reduced and Corticosteroids are used to conserve the amount of sugar in the blood.
What happens in the Exhaustion Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
The body returns to normal and will eliminate the waste products created from the previous stages.
The General Adaptation Syndrome is associated with the ‘____’ System?
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
When can the General Adaptation Syndrome activate?
Responding to an imaginary threat.
Name three types of Stress Reactions?
- Psychological.
- Psychosomatic.
- Somatic.
Name five categories of the Coping mechanism?
- Direct Action.
- Information Seeking.
- Inhibition/Do Nothing.
- Palliative Coping.
- Obtaining Support.
What is meant be the Coping technique of Direct Action?
To deal with the stressor.
What is meant be the Coping technique of Information Seeking?
To obtain more information in how to deal with the stressor.
What is meant be the Coping technique of Inhibition?
To do nothing about the current stressor.
What is meant be the Coping technique of Palliative Coping?
Reducing the symptoms of the stressor rather than addressing it.
What is meant be the Coping technique of Obtaining Support?
Turning to others for support/assistance on the stressor.
