Small work place stress and workplace Flashcards
Flashcard 1
Q: Who is known as the “Father of Stress”?
A: Hans Selye
Flashcard 2
Q: What is the definition of stress according to Selye?
A: Stress is the “non-specific response of the human body to any demand made on it.”
Flashcard 3
Q: What are the two types of stress described in the document?
A: Eustress (good stress) and distress (bad stress).
Flashcard 4
Q: What is General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
A: A model that describes the body’s response to stress over time, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
Flashcard 5
Q: What are the two coping styles mentioned in the document?
A: Problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.
Flashcard 6
Q: Describe problem-focused coping.
A: This style involves managing or altering the problem causing the stress.
Flashcard 7
Q: Describe emotion-focused coping.
A: This style aims at reducing the emotional response to the problem.
Flashcard 8
Q: What personality types are discussed in relation to stress predisposition?
A: Type A, Type B, and Type D personalities.
Flashcard 9
Q: What personality traits are identified as key factors in stress reactions?
A: Locus of control, Type A behavior, and negative affectivity.
Flashcard 10
Q: What role does the autonomic nervous system play in stress?
A: It has two branches: the sympathetic (responsible for ‘fight or flight’ response) and the parasympathetic (responsible for relaxation).
Type A :
Ambitious, hard-driving, and go-getting. They tend to be perfectionists, stressed, and punctual.
Type B:
Low-stress and easy going. They tend to be laid back, adaptable, and fun-loving. They are the only extroverted type.
Type D:
Distressed. They tend to be negative, anxious, and pessimistic.
