Module 43: Stress and Illness

Question 1

Stress

Answer 1

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

Process of appraising and responding to a threatening or challenging even

Question 2

Stressor

Answer 2

The event

Question 3

Note:

Answer 3

Stress arises LESS from the event itself and MORE from how the person appraises the situation

Question 4

Stress Reaction

Answer 4

The person’s response to the stressor

Question 5

Can Stress be a good thing?

Answer 5

Short-lived, or stresses that are perceived as challenges can be positive
- motivates us to solve problems (athletes, entertainers, teachers, etc.)

Extreme or prolonged stress can harm

• children who suffer abuse are more prone to disease
• troops in heavy combat in Vietnam suffered increased health problems later in life