Psychology 2035A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Learned Helplessness, Endocrine System, Hypoesthesia
2 Feb 2013
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Stress can be viewed as stimulus (divorce), or response (physiological arousal). New concencus: it is a combination of the two. Stress: any circumstance perceived to threaten one"s well-being. Stress levels are high & rising; 1/3 americans report extreme stress, say it increased over past 5 years. Stressful events may have cumulative effect (minor stressors may end up having big consequences). Individual perception is important in determining experienced stress. Richard lazarus & susan flokman: primary & secondary appraisals. Primary appraisal: initial evaluation of whether an event is irrelevent, relevent but not threatening, or stressful. (is it stressful?) Secondary appraisal (if stress is perceived): evaluation of coping resources & options. (can i cope?) Ambient stress: chronic environmental conditions that are negatively valued, require adaptive demands. ie, traffic, polution. Acute stressors: short duration & specific point. (sars scare didn"t last long) Chronic stressors: relatively long duration, no apparent time limit. Anticipatory stressors: future events that are perceived to be threatening.
