2. Stress Flashcards
1
Q
What type of negative consequences can prolonged periods of stress cause?
A
immunosuppression
infertility
hypertension
2
Q
What is appraisal in relation to stress?
A
how the stressful event is interpreted by the individual
3
Q
What are the three different types of stressors?
A
- catastrophes
- significant life changes
- daily hassles
4
Q
How do our bodies respond to stress?
A
sympathetic nervous system and cognitive system
5
Q
What is biofeedback in relation to stress?
A
means of recording and feeding back information about subtle autonomic responses in an attempt to train the individual to control those involuntary responses
