Unit 7- Stress

Question 1

Health Psychology

Answer 1

Explores the impact of psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors on health and wellness

Question 2

Stress

Answer 2

The process by which we perceive and respond to certain events we think are threatening or challenging

Question 3

Chronic Stress

Answer 3

Prolonged stress which can be harmful both psychologically and physically

Question 4

Eustress

Answer 4

Positive stress that occurs when perceiving a situation as challenging but not overwhelming

Question 5

3 types of stressors

Answer 5

Catastrophes, Life changes and daily hassles

Question 6

Catastrophes

Answer 6

Large scale and unpredictable events. EX: natural disasters

Question 7

Significant Life Changes

Answer 7

Major events in one’s life that require adaptation. EX: marriage, divorce, new job etc

Question 8

Daily Hassles

Answer 8

Everyday irritations or minor frustrations that people encounter regularly

Question 9

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Answer 9

Outlines how the body responds to stress
3 Stages:
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

Question 10

Alarm (GAS model)

Answer 10

Activates sympathetic NS.
Heartrate increases, high blood pressure, fight or flight

Question 11

Resistance (GAS model)

Answer 11

High temperature, blood pressure, respiration. Endocrine system pumps epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 12

Exhaustion (GAS model)

Answer 12

Body’s reserves have dwindled, more vulnerable for illness

Question 13

Tend and Befriend

Answer 13

Women under stress are more likely to care for others or themselves more and might seek out support