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.
Problem focused coping
Believing that a stressful situation is changeable and making and attempting a plan for making a change.
college students manage overload tips
Plan ahead
Keep a to-do list
Clarify intentions
Prioritize tasks
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Schedule downtime
Sleep
college students & time management tips
Perform a time audit
Be energy efficient
Resist multitasking
Control interruptions
Tame any tendencies toward perfectionism
Understand any tendencies to procrastinate
college students & overcoming test anxiety tips
Realistically appraise the importance of the exam.
Remind yourself that focusing on the grade will distract you from learning the material.
As a part of test preparation, give yourself periods of quiet time in which to relax and visualize yourself taking the test.
Get your materials together ahead of time.
Get a good night’s sleep.
Stop worrying.
Realize that test taking is a skill and only partially shows your abilities.
