stress Flashcards

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stress vs stressor

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-stress: psychological pr physiological response produced by internal or external stressor
stressor: any knid of stimuli that produces stress(event, exam etc)

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internal vs external stressor

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internal - stress from inside the individual (more personal)
external stress - from outside the individual, in the environment other may experience as well (homework, cleaning room)

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acute stress

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  • stress that lasts relatively short time
  • the body typically bounces back well after acute stress
  • can ahve negative side effects (elevated blood pressure, reduce motivation)
  • ## causes out body to release adrenaline, enhance problem solving skills, physical performace
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chronic stress

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  • stress over a prolonged period of time
  • constant & long lasting
  • can be overwhelming and debilitating
    -harmful
    can be cumulative(build up)
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