Chapter 3 Unit 3 stress

Question 1

stress

Answer 1

• state of physiological and psychological arousal
• produced by internal or external stressors
• challenge an individuals resources or exceeding their ability to cope

Question 2

Stressor

Answer 2

any person, situation or event that produces stress

-challenges our ability to cope

Question 3

The stress Response can be

Answer 3

mild: motivating, thrilling, increased performance
Acute: suddenly producing a high level of arousal over a period of time
Chronic: high level arousal, long period of time, causes multiple responses

Question 4

Eustress

Answer 4

positive psychological response to a stressor

• excited active and alert
• usually short term

Question 5

Distress

Answer 5

negative psychological response to stressor

• anger anxiety tension
• long or short term

Question 6

according to selye

Answer 6

all stressors produce a non-specific stress response

-regardless of good or bad stress

Question 7

daily pressures

Answer 7

a type of stressor involving little problems of everyday

-irritants also called hassles

Question 8

life events

Answer 8

• a type of stressor in everyday life involving change
• that forces an individual to adapt to new circumstances
• immeditate consequences, long term adjustments

Question 9

Acculturative stress

Answer 9

the stress people experience

-trying to adapt a new culture when living in it for a considerable period of time

Question 10

Acculturative stress more

Answer 10

• can occur when people relocate

- research findings indicate belonging in ethnic group increases the risk of developing stress

Question 11

Major Stress

Answer 11

A type of stressor involving an event that is extraordinarily stressful or disturbing for almost everyone who experiences it