MODULE 5 Flashcards
as a state of worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations. It emphasizes that stress is a natural human response that helps us cope with challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences ______ to some degree.
Stress
the various emotions associated with stress, both in personal and professional life. It lists words like anxiety, pressure, misery, strain, desperation, tension, anger, panic, and dejection as possible manifestations of stress.
Cause and effect of stress
, a renowned endocrinologist, is widely regarded as the “Father of Stress Research.” His groundbreaking work on stress, known as the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), provides a comprehensive understanding of how the body responds to stressors.
Hans selye
explains the physiological and psychological aspects of stress. He emphasized that stress is not necessarily harmful; it is our reaction to it that determines its impact. Positive stress, or eustress, can be motivating and empowering, while negative stress, or distress, can be overwhelming and debilitating.
Selye’s GAS model
This system plays a crucial role in preparing the body to cope with stress. Selye’s research has had a profound influence on the field of stress management and has helped us better understand stress-related illnesses.
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.