Unit 1 Chapter 3 Flashcards
Harm-and-loss situations:
Stress occurs because an important need is not met.
Threat situations:
Perceived or interpreted as potentially causing harm or loss.
Challenge situations
Major life transitions that are opportunities for growth.
Positive challenges
eustress
negative challenges
distress
Mental Component of Stress
viewing the situation as damaging and believing that one’s personal resources are insufficient
Emotional Component of Stress
unpleasant emotions that derive from one’s perspective of a situation as harmful or threatening
factors affecting experience of stress
- Predictability- knowing a stressful situation will occur
- Personal control- people who believe they can influence their life
- belief in outcome- things will get better
- social support
Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
A coordinated physiological response to stress involving the hypothalamus of the brain and the pituitary and adrenal glands.
releasing of hormones from Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
CRF–>ACTH (pituitary)–> cortisol (adrenal glands)–> extended amounts suppresses immune system
General Adaptation Syndrome
e.g. ulcers & GI illnesses
1. Stage of alarm=
2. Stage of resistance
3. Stage of exhaustion
stressors
Situations and events that cause such disruptions
stress
disharmony between mind and body
4 ways stress causes illness
Causes the mind to become exhausted, worn down, and damaged
Weakens immunity
Motivates unhealthy behaviors in an attempt to deal with stress
General Adaptation Syndrome
Emotion focused coping
Believing that a stressful situation is not immediately changeable and adopting an attitude that lessens anxiety and brings comfort.
