Sources of Stress Flashcards
What is a stressor?
a person, place or thing that causes someone stress or makes them uncomfortable
What is Distress?
A negative psychological state associated with being worried or anxious about doing things
comes from worrying about bad outcomes or hard challenges
What is eustress?
A positive psychological state involving emotions like motivation or excitement
Occurs when the stressor provides a positive opportunity or outcome
Examples of Distress
Anxiety Depression Procrastination Being uncomfortable Worrying
Example of Eustress
Stress motivates you to do homework Rollercoaster rides Watching a scary movie you enjoy Fun challenges enjoying the challenges or stress
What is a daily pressure?
Smaller worries or inconveniences throughout the day that can cause minor anxiety
Doesn’t cause major stress
Give examples of a daily pressure…
Having to wake up so you don’t miss the bus Boredom Cant find phone/keys/wallet Small relationship conflicts Worries about appearance
What is a life event?
Stressors that force a person to change something in their life
They need to cope with new things and circumstances
Can be distress or eustress
Examples of a life event are…
Having a baby Marrying someone Death of loved one or pet Moving houses Career change Major health issues
what is acculturative stress?
Culture shock
Moving to a new country or city and experiencing different culture – significantly adjust to new life
More stressful if one is forced to move
some examples of acculturative stress are…
Adapting to using a second language Feeling culturally excluded Experiencing racism, xenophobia, sexism Adapting to countries beliefs and customs Finding work and financial gain Miss parts of ones own culture
What is a Major stress?
Causes trauma and major distress
Often life-threatening, can threaten mental and psychological wellbeing or both
A very bad state for a person to be in
Give some examples of major stressors…
Physical/sexual abuse Emotional abuse Witnessing violence or assault Experiencing natural or manmade disasters like war Life threatening illness or injury
What is a Catastrophic event affecting whole communities?
A major event or disaster that affects a community of people
endangers or kills large amounts of people
Give some examples about catastrophic events…
Flooding Tornado Earthquake Bush fires Forced migration War
