Stress Adaptation Flashcards
what is adaptation??
physical or behavioral response to change
what does adaptation consist of?
-can be internal or external
-leads to integrity and return to equilibrium
-d/t life changing event
what is maladaptation?
response results in disruption of integrity and equilibrium
when and why does a physiological response to stress occur?
-occurs in the alarm stage of flight or fight
- r/t acute stress
Name physiological responses to stress
-apprehension
-decreased appetite
-increased RR, HR, BP
-depressed immune system
what is “diseases of adaptation?
essentially a maladaptive response
what can maladaptation responses lead to?
-Headaches
-Mental disorders
-CAD, stroke, MI
-Chronic anxiety, depression
-Insomnia
-ulcers
concept of stress as an environmental event
-an event that triggers adaptive physiological and psychological responses
-event creates change and requires adjustment
-can be + or - changes
examples of stress as an environmental event
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-Change of job
-Change of responsibilities
-Change/ starting school
-Marriage
-Pregnancy/ birth
-Major dental work
what is the concept of stress as a transaction?
Appraised by the person as taxing/ exceeding resources and endangering their well being
what are the 3 factors of stress as a transaction?m
-Precipitating event; stimulus arising
-Determining event stressful depends on individual’s cognitive appraisal (evaluation of personal significance)
-Event precipitates a response cognitive response
what is cognitive appraisal?
evaluation of personal significance
what are the adaptive coping strategies in managing stress?
-Awareness and use of cognitive reframing
-Relaxation
-Journaling
-Priority restructuring
-Biofeedback
-Mindfulness
-Assertiveness training
-Interpersonal commination w/ caring other
what is awareness and use of cognitive reframing?
Irrational to rational thoughts
what are examples of relaxation?
Guided imagery, muscle relaxation, exercise
