stress and coping

Question 1

what are two ways to cope with stressors in life

Answer 1

problem based coping
emotion based coping

Question 2

explain problem based coping

Answer 2

expanding reasources to manage the stressor itself. so like working on time management skills, finding new ways to tackle the stress, expanding reasources on how to manage

Question 3

explain emotion based coping

Answer 3

controlling of ones psychological response to the stress, so like doing mindfulness, meditating, working on ways to unwind after being exposed to the stressor.

Question 4

what are the three criteria for a stress response

Answer 4

a threat, a physical action and a short time period

Question 5

in regards to the requirements for a stress response, when do we get onset of chronic stress

Answer 5

when we over estimate the severity of a threat or the likelihood of that threat occurring. we feel chronically under a threat of something

Question 6

how does the stress response work across the two pathways

Answer 6

SNS axes sees the release of catecholamines from the adrenal glands
HPA axis: cascade of hormone release from the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal cortex resulting in the release of corticosteroids in the body

Question 7

why do we get health issues in many body systems under chronic stress

Answer 7

because we have the constant release of corticosteroids thus we get the side effects of high cortisol. so we have like relocation of fat and other cushingoid symptoms. also other metabolic issues and things. and our heart beating fast all the time isnt good. nor is the constant supression of GI activity under SNS control as when we are stressed GI activity does slow.