Stress Theorys And Betari Box Flashcards
What is the zubin and spring vulnerability model?
The model is a imaginative model that explains why people develop a mental illness due to stress.
What are the elements for the vulnerability model?
-Biological vulnerability= genetic weaknesses and experiences in the womb.
-Stress= life crisis, drug use and personal inconvenience.
-Threshold= There is a curved threshold which separates the presence and absences of clinical symptoms.
What are the coping abilities of the vulnerability model?
-High coping ability= This increases the threshold for illnesses
-Low coping ability= This can lower the threshold for illnesses.
What are the most common stress disorders ?
- Acute stress disorder = This is a intense reaction to a traumatic event that takes place within 3 days and lasts less than a month.
-PTSD = Symptoms can start immediately after a traumatic event. Symptoms include negative and guilty thoughts,nightmares.
-Adjustment disorder= Response to a stressful life event,where the emotional or behavioral symptoms are more serious.
Why do people develop stress disorders?
It can be due to past experience or traumatic events throughout their life. e.g pressure from work,abuse or neglect.
Symptoms can be extreme sweating, trembling or sense of fear.
What is General adaption syndrome(gas) ?
The theory that describes how the body responds to stress. It identifies the three- stage process that describes physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.
What were the three-stages of GAS ?
1)Alarm= the body detects the an external stimulus
2)Resistance= The body uses defense measures to fight stressors
3)exhaustion= The body defenses begin to run out
What are the effects of the syndrome (gas) ?
-Physical issues
-mental health problems
-diabetes
-cardiovascular issues
What is the alarm reaction ?
During the alarming reaction the body’s fight or flight responses are triggered by releasing of hormones. Symptoms include:
-dilated pupils
-rapid breathing
-pale or flushed skin
What is resistance reaction ?
Resistance is when the body attempts to recover from the alarm reaction
Symptoms include:
-irritability
-frustrating
-poor concentration
What is the exhaustion reaction?
Exhaustion is when the body has depleted its energy resources.
Symptoms include:
-fatigue and burnout
-depression
-anxiety
-decrease tolerance to stress
What causes GAS?
They are normally external factors that have a negative effect on someone’s life, job ,mental health and well being. These features include;
-job loss
-medical problems
-financial troubles
-family breakdown
What are ways to reduce General adaption syndrome?
1)understanding your stressors-identify your stress
2)eat healthy diet- supplement like vitamins, magnesium and calcium.
3)Get enough sleep- chronic stress can make you feel more tired
4)Talk to someone- talk through your issues with a friend,family or professional help
What is the stress process model?
Its a framework that explains how stressors, resources and physiological well-being related.
Its a model for the understanding of social stress contributes to mental health.
What are the components of stress process model?
Stressor- Event or situation that causes stress- mind perceived it as a threat.
Stress -State of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
Distress- Feeling of extreme worry,sadness or pain - negative impact.
