stress Flashcards
1
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stress vs stressor
A
-stress: psychological pr physiological response produced by internal or external stressor
stressor: any knid of stimuli that produces stress(event, exam etc)
2
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internal vs external stressor
A
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)
3
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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
4
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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)