psych bible chapter 15

Question 1

stimulus (stressors)

Answer 1

situations that place demands on organisms that exceed their resources

Question 2

stressors

Answer 2

micro stressors- daily hassles
catastrophic events- natural disasters

Question 3

stress response

Answer 3

primary
secondly
judgments
appraisal of personal meaning

Question 4

GAS

Answer 4

response to prolonged strong stressors

Question 5

neuriticism

Answer 5

experience high levels of negative affects on the self

Question 6

catecholamines

Answer 6

epinephrine and norepinephrine
enables flight or fight

Question 7

cortisol

Answer 7

prepare the body for actions

Question 8

problem focused coping

Answer 8

confronting the situation so that it us no longer stressful

Question 9

emotion focused coping

Answer 9

manage the emotional response
avoid or accept the stressful situation

Question 10

seeking social support

Answer 10

turning to others for assistance

Question 11

endorphins

Answer 11

pain reduction