PSYC 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 46: Hans Selye, Palpitations, System On A Chip
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A psychological and physiological rxn that occurs when perceived demands exceed existing resources to meet those demands. Refers to both events (stressors) and experiences in response to these events (stress response) Stressors vary widely and can be acute or chronic. Physiological response to stress occurs throughout our whole body. Set of physiological changes that occur in response to psychological or physical threats. Increased risk of heart disease, cancer, impaired immune sys functioning, high blood pressure. Which can be made worse by coping w/the stress via unhealthy beh (drinking) Hans selye noticed a larger pattern to the fight or flight response. Theory of stress responses involving stages of alarm, resistance and exhaustion. O(cid:373)e are (cid:272)al(cid:373) a(cid:374)d fo(cid:272)used, others (cid:862)freak out(cid:863) Depends on cog appraisal of event (how we assess and evaluate the potential threat and demands of an event) If yes, then a physiological and psychological rxn will occur. If it can solve the issue, then ok.
