Psychology Application Flashcards

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Define Stress

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  • Nonspecific response of the body to any demand, whether psychological or physiological
  • Response of the body to any demand, whether it is caused by, or results in, pleasant or unpleasant situation (Selye)
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Describe eustress. (2m)

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  • Positive stress response that motivates and enhances functioning
  • Experience when an individual feels stressed, yet prepared to complete a task or deal with a situation
  • Associated with positive feeling, optimal health and performance
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Describe distress

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  • A negative stress response typically accompanied by physiological reactivity and negative emotions.
  • Psychological changes triggered by distress can lead to significant health risks, particularly when it combines with maladaptive ways of coping
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Describe the flow between stress level and performance.

(3M)

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  • As stress increases, performance and general well being increases (eustress).
  • Once stress level reaches an optimal level, performance reaches its peak - fully energised, focused and able to work with minimal effort and maximum efficiency.
  • However, when stress exceeds optimum level, it is no longer a positive force and becomes debilitating and excessive.
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Define stressors.

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A stimulus or event that is appraised or perceived as being aversive and causes a ‘stress response’ that comprises a series of behaviour, emotional and biological changes aimed at maintaining an organism’s well being.

Stressors refers to sources of stress from internal or external factors.

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List four type of stressors.

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  • Environmental stressor
  • Psychological stressor
  • Social stressor
  • Cultural stressor
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Describe environmental stressor

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Arise from the conditions and physical surroundings of an individual.
Factors whose influence is to constrain productivity, reproductive success, and ecosystem development.

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Describe psychological stressor

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  • Caused by emotional and cognitive factors
  • Any situation or event that the individual deems to be a threat or challenge
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Describe social stressors

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  • Stem from relationships and interactions with society
  • Behaviors and situations, social in nature, that are related to physical and psychological strain
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Describe cultural stressors

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Emerge from cultural identity, value and cultural norms
Unique stressors experienced by people navigating multiple cultural streams and negotiating cultural identity, tradition and values

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