Ch. 11 Stress and Health Flashcards
1
Q
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
A
Prolonged stress
2
Q
events that threaten or challenge us
A
Stressors
3
Q
What are the 3 stages of GAS?
A
- Initial Reaction
- Resistance
- Exhaustion
4
Q
combination of medical field and psychology
-realize that psychological factors can have an impact on health
A
Health psychology
5
Q
can have an impact on health
A
Stress