Stress and Stressors
The body’s nonspecific response to any demand
Stress
Hans Selye’s model that describes the body’s response to stress in three stages.
General Adaptation Syndrome
This scale, developed by Holmes and Rahe, measures the impact of life events on stress levels
Social Readjustment Scale
The Transaction Theory of Stress and Coping views stress as a result of the interaction between an individual and ....
Type of data is descriptive and often collected through interviews or observations
Qualitative
A type of stress is harmful and can lead to negative health outcomes
Distress
This stage occurs when the body’s adaptive mechanisms are overwhelmed and fail.
Exhaustion
A strength of this theory is that it takes into account cultural differences in the perception of stressful events.
False
This type of appraisal involves evaluating the significance of a stressor as a threat, challenge, or harm.
Primary
Involves using both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather comprehensive data
Mixed Methods
The characteristic of a stressor that refers to its intensity and impact on the individual
Strength
A person encounters a sudden threat and experiences a fight-or-flight response
Alarm
Major life events that might necessitate significant adjustment and induce stress
Life Change Units
Taking direct action to solve the problem causing stress.
Problem-based coping
Type of data is based on personal opinions, interpretations, points of view, emotions, and judgment.
Subjective
An athlete feels excited and motivated before a big game, leading to peak performance
Eustress
A person manages to stay focused and productive despite ongoing work stress.
Resistance
Over 300 LCUs
80% chance of stress-related illness
A person practices relaxation techniques to calm down before a public speaking event
Emotion focused coping
Cues that participants pick up on, which may influence their behavior in a study
Demand characteristics
A person experiences stress from a challenging relationship with a colleague
Social Stressor
The stress hormone that suppresses the immune system and may contribute to diseases of adaption such as hypertension, gastrointestinal problems and heart disease.
Cortisol
Which would be more stressful according to the Social Readjustment Scale - Marriage or Pregnancy?
Marriage
A person evaluates their ability to handle a job interview by considering their skills and preparation.
Secondary Appraisal
In a study on the impact of a new teaching method, the results are influenced by the teacher’s enthusiasm.
Confounding Variable