kk6 sources of stress Flashcards
what is a stressor?
a stressor is a cause
a stressor can be any person, situation or event that produces stress.
what is stress?
stress is an effect
and is a state of physiological and psychological arousal produced by internal or external stressors that are
perceived by the individual as challenging or exceeding their abilityy to cope
what are the types of stressors?
- catastrophophic
- major life event positive /negative
- acculturative stress
- daily pressure / minor hassle
what is eustress?
positive stress
what is distress?
negative stress
explain an example of a stressor
a stressor can be external or internal for example
an internal example could be
a personal problem or physical
and exexternal stress could be a stressor that is in an environment or events in the environment
what is a catastrophe event?
it includes large earthquakes, hurricanes and wars
what is a major life event give an example?
marriage, divorce , death of. a parent, beginning a new job, starting college
what is hyper stress?
to much stress
what is hypo stress
not enough stress
what is acculturative stress?
stress that is caused when joining a new culture or migrating to another country or living in a new environment
what are daily pressures?
a type of stressor involving a little problem of everyday living that is an irritant; also called hassle
what is major stress?
a major stressor is a type of stressor involving an event that is extraordinarily stressful or disturbing for almost everyone who experiences it
