Theory of stress(1) Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 areas of the stress process?
A
-environmental demand
-perception of demand
-stress response
-behavioural consequence
2
Q
what is environmental demand?
A
initial process where stress is placed on a person
3
Q
what is perception of demand?
A
-individuals perception of the task/demand
-perception is specific to traits of individual
4
Q
what is the stress response?
A
if the individual feels like the psychological and physiological demand is too high they may feel threatened and or have an increase in anxiety
5
Q
whats the behavioural consequence?
A
behaviour of the individual under stress
