Stress theories

Question 1

What is general adaption syndrome?

Answer 1

Phase 1 - alarm reactions - two stress hormones are released
increase in heart rate and BP
Phase 2 - Resistance
Releasing stress hormones over prolonged period of time
Can deal with days/months/years
Phase 3 - Exhaustion
Can no longer cope with symptoms
= DISEASE

Question 2

What is Karaseks psychosocial model of job demand?

Answer 2

Low strain, this means (low demand and high control). Eg - works in education.
Active, this is high demand and high control. It can mean a develop of new behaviour patterns. Eg - a technician.
Passive is low demand with low control. Eg - service and sales workers
High strain is high demand and low control, Eg - someone who works in the transport sector. This can result in mental and physical impairment.

Question 3

What are the three stress theories?

Answer 3

General adaption sydrome
Karaseks psychosocial model of demand
Transactional model of stress and coping

Question 3

What are the three stress theories?

Answer 3

General adaption sydrome
Karaseks psychosocial model of demand
Transactional model of stress and coping

Question 4

What is transactional model of stress and coping?

Answer 4

Relates to our demands exceeding resources
Primary appraisal - is there a personal stake (positive, dangerous, irrelevant)
Secondary appraisal - how situation can be dealt with
Insufficient resources or sufficient
Coping - can either be overcoming stress, problem focused or emotion focused
Reappraisal - pacing and learning