PSYC 201 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Coronary Circulation, Cortisol, Autonomic Nervous System
24 Mar 2017
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Stress: state brought on by any situation that threatens or appears to threaten a persons sense of well-being, thus challenging the individuals ability to cope. Stressor: a situation or circumstance that triggers the stress response. Acute stressor: a stressful situation or circumstance that happens in the short term and has a de nite ending point (ex. exams, major life event) Chronic stressor: a stressful situation or circumstance that is more long term and often lacks a de nite endpoint (ex. work, poverty) Rst responders (deal with life threatening medical problems) Stress response: emotional state depends on our appraisal and perception of the situation. General adaptation syndrome (gas): a three stage response to stress identi ed by hans. Two systems: sympathetic and hpa pathway: fight or flight response (sympathetic): during stress, your body makes you feel like you either want to ght or run. Type a), stress reducing behaviour increases risk for coronary.
