Characteristics

Question 1

physical response

Answer 1

threat stimulates nervous system to release adrenaline and noradrenaline, fight or flight activates. cortisol release glucose.
increased heart rate, blood pressure, temperature. pupils dilate. can have long term affect on immune system , heart

Question 2

psychological response

Answer 2

depends on perception of stressor. transactional model of stress. primary appraisal - is it a threat. secondary appraisal - do i have the resources to cope. neg appraisal leads to stress. low self esteem, unhealthy coping mechanisms - smoking, drinking. insomnia

Question 3

acute stress

Answer 3

response to short term threat/sudden stressor. e.g. dog running in front of car.

Question 4

episodic acute stress

Answer 4

repeated instances of acute stressors. e.g. work meetings

Question 5

chronic stress

Answer 5

long term or ongoing stress. feels they have no control. e.g. trapped in abusive relationship