Stress

Question 1

YERKES-DODSON LAW

Answer 1

• As pressure increases so does performance until overwhelmed

Question 2

Components of Stress

Answer 2

• Stressor - event that creates demands
• Stress Response - persons reaction to the demands
o Influenced by how we judge the event and our capacity to react

Question 3

The Stress Response

Answer 3

• Release of chemical messengers primarily adrenaline

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• Nervous system and endocrine hormone system activated
• Blood redirected to brain and large muscles

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• Increased alertness: improved vision and hearing
• Depression of immune system, digestion and similar restorative processes

Question 4

Stress Response: Sympathetic Nervous System

Answer 4

• Two important systems are activated
o Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
• Extensive network of nerve fibers connection central nervous system to all other organs
o Endocrine System
• A network of glands throughout the body that release hormones

Question 5

Type A Personality

Answer 5

• Competitive
• Unable to relax
• Easily Angered
• Very time conscious
• Interrupting
• Tightening of facial muscles

Question 6

Type A – Consequences

Answer 6

• Greater risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks…. Not gender specific