CH. 11: Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing. Flashcards

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The process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, that we appraise as threatening or challenging.

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Stress

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What are some Stressors that can push our buttons?

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1) Catastrophes - unpredictable large-scale events. (Earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and storms.)
2) Significant Life Changes - lie transitions. (leaving home, divorce, losing a job, death of a loved one.)
3) Daily Hassles and Social Stress: Stress also comes from daily hassles.

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Selye’s concept of the body’s adaptive response to stress in three phases - alarm resistance, exhaustion.

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General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

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