Unit 1 Chapter 3

Question 1

Harm-and-loss situations:

Answer 1

Stress occurs because an important need is not met.

Question 2

Threat situations:

Answer 2

Perceived or interpreted as potentially causing harm or loss.

Question 3

Challenge situations

Answer 3

Major life transitions that are opportunities for growth.

Question 4

Positive challenges

Answer 4

eustress

Question 5

negative challenges

Answer 5

distress

Question 6

Mental Component of Stress

Answer 6

viewing the situation as damaging and believing that one’s personal resources are insufficient

Question 7

Emotional Component of Stress

Answer 7

unpleasant emotions that derive from one’s perspective of a situation as harmful or threatening

Question 8

factors affecting experience of stress

Answer 8

1. Predictability- knowing a stressful situation will occur
2. Personal control- people who believe they can influence their life
3. belief in outcome- things will get better
4. social support

Question 9

Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

Answer 9

A coordinated physiological response to stress involving the hypothalamus of the brain and the pituitary and adrenal glands.

Question 10

releasing of hormones from Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

Answer 10

CRF–>ACTH (pituitary)–> cortisol (adrenal glands)–> extended amounts suppresses immune system

Question 11

General Adaptation Syndrome

Answer 11

e.g. ulcers & GI illnesses
1. Stage of alarm=
2. Stage of resistance
3. Stage of exhaustion