PSYC 1010 Chapter 40-41,49-56,18-20: PSYC 1010 Test 4 Notes

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Myriam Mongrain

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Psyc 1010 readings for test 4: march 31. Modules 40-41, modules 49-53, modules 54-56, modules 18-20. We sometimes use the word stress to describe threats or challenges, and at other times our responses. Stress is the process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging. Stress arises less from events themselves than from how we appraise them. When short-lived, or when perceived as challenges, stressors can have positive effects. A momentary stress can mobilize the immune system for fending off infections and healing wounds. Stress also arouses and motivates us to conquer problems. Having conquered a major stressor, some people emerge with stronger self-esteem and a deepened spirituality and sense of purpose. But extreme and prolonged stress can harm us. Demanding jobs that mentally exhaust workers also damage their physical health.