PSY 118 CHAPTER 3 STRESS Flashcards
WHAT IS STRESS?
is an event that is threatening or pierced to be threatening well-being and taxes one abilities.
What is fustration?
Occurs in any situation in which the pursuit of some goals is thwarted.
ex; when you want something, but cant have it
ex; FA program…not getting the check in time to pay for textbooks and classes is annoying.
ex; when u need to be at the airport but u find ur car has a flat tire. this may make you miss ur flight.
What are some examples of daily uplifts?
- payday, gym, music, food, relationships, kids.
What are some examples of daily hassels?
- work, money, traffic, school, grades, chores, parents.
What are daily hassles?
They are the stressors of everyday life as opposed to major life events (e.g. marriage, having children).
- daily hassles correlate with mental health than major events and cumulative effects
The three basic types of stress; chronic stress
threatening events that have a relatively long duration and no time limit.
ex;trying to get out of a large credit card debt.
ex; living with a toothache for years.
The three basic categories of stress; anticipatory stresses.
future events that are perceived to be threatening.
ex; worrying too much about going to the dentist.
The three basic categories of stress; acute stress
threatening events that have a short duration and a clear time period.
ex; getting teeth pulled out, giving a presentation.
stress may be embedded in the environment, which is known as ambient stress…what is the meaning and give examples>
Stress in the environment…refers to chronic negative conditions in the environment.
ex; excessive noise, traffic crowding, heat, poverty, pollution
ex;waiting in a crowded room to vote for president. the room is hot and loud.
stress is subjective which means…?
not everyone experiences stress the same way.
stress is also influenced by culture which is known as…?
racial discrimination…it negatively affects the mental health/well-being of targets of racism.
in order to deal with stress, we must make a 1st primary appraisal which is?
an initial evaluation or initial evaluation of the level of a threat…in other words, how stressful is this threat…?
- is it irreverent? relevant but not a threat? threatening?
ex; this belief would determind if u are threated by a job interview or see it as a fun challenge.
if stress is viewed as more stressful, we make a…?
secondary appraisal, which is an evaluation of your coping resources and options for dealing with the stress… or evaluate your ability to cope.
ex; this belief would determine that you have the ability to change ur own tire and therefore do not need to be stressed.
- do you know how to cope?
For immigrants, they must deal with culture shock which is known as…?
acculturation, or changing to adapt to a new culture.
2 types of pressure; conform?
to fit in social standards.
-conform to expections
2 types of pressure; perform?
by executing tasks and responbilities quickly, efficently, and successfully.
internal conflicts come in 3 types; apporch avodiance (+,-)
must choose whether or not to pursue one goal which has both pros/cons.
job 1
- goal pay, no benefits
job 2
-bad pay, good benefits
internal conflicts come in 3 types; apporch, approach
must make a choice b/t 2 attractive goals
internal conflicts come in 3 types; avoidance- avoidance (-,-)
must make a choice b/t 2 unattractive goals
-living with a toothache
-or get a root canal
stress can create powerful emotions, such as…?
gratiude, renwed love for friends and family.
what are the meaning of emotions?
are powerful, largely, uncontrollable feelings, accompained by physioloical change
what is the flight or fight?
a physiological reaction to threat that mobilizes an organism for attacking (fight) or feeling (flight) an enemy.
what is the inverted u hypothesis?
-low complex tax, need high level of stress
-medium complex task, need medium level
-high complex tasks, need low stress
what is the meaning of life changes?
any noticeable alterations in ones livig cirumstances that require re-adjustment
ex; the death of a spouse.
-having a baby, gettting married
what is the meaning of pressure?
involes expectations or demands that one behaves in a certain way
ex; selling large amounts of merchandise if you are a sales person
HANS SEYLES GENERAL ADPATION SYNDROME; WHAT IS STAGE 1?
ALARM REACTION; INTIAL RESPONSE TO THREAT, FLIGHT OR FIGHT RESPONSES ENGAGES.
HANS SYELES GENERAL ADPATION SYNDROME; STAGE 2
IF THREAT CONTINUES PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES STABILIZE, COPING BEGINS
HANS SYELES GENERAL ADPATION SYNDROM; STAGE 3
EXHAUSTION; IF THREAT CONTIUES TOO LONG, THE BODY RESOURCES ARE DEPLETED, LEADING TO ILLNESS
EX; HIVES, ALLERGIES, HEART DISEASE
THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF STRESS IMPAIRED TASK PERFORMANCE;
PRESSURE TO PERFORM CAN IMPAIR PERFORMANCE BY DISRUPTING ATTENTION (CHOICE UNDER PRESSURE.)
DISRUPTION OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION
- DECREASED MEMORY FUNCTIONING
-INCREASED TENDENCY TO JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS
-INCREASED TENDENCY TO DO UNSYSTEMIC, POORLY, ORGAN REVIEW OF OPTIONS.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BURN OUT?
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION CYNICISM, AND A LOWERED SENSE OF SELF EFFICACY.
STRESS CAN HAVE POSITIVE EFFECTS SUCH AS…
POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH, PSYCHOLOGICALLY PREPARE PEOPLE FOR FUTURE STRESS.
SOCIAL SUPPORT;
AID AND SUCCOR PROVIDED BY MEMEBERS OF ONES SOCIAL NETWORK
EX; WHEN ONE HAS A BAD EXPERIENCE, THEN THAT PERSON TALKS ABOUT IT WITH THEIR FRIENDS WHO PROVIDES UNDERSTANDING.
The 3 C’s of Hardiness; challenge
-a belief that change, not stability is normal.
-Change is seen as an incentive to grow, not a threat
The 3 C’s of Hardiness; Commient
a tendency to be involebed rather than alienated from whatever youre doing
The 3 C’s of Hardiness; Control
the belief that ur in control of life
Factors influencing stress tolerance; Hardiness
a disposition that associates with strong stress.
Factors in stress tolerance; optimistic
-a general tendency to expect good outcomes.
-they tend to have better mental health
