FN 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Acute Stress Reaction, Hans Selye, Acculturation
10 Oct 2016
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The nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it. Eustress: positive stress, which stimulates a person to function properly. Distress: negative stress that may result in illness. Bodies strive to maintain a stable and consistent psychological state ( homeostasis) Adaptive response: the body"s attempt to reestablish homeostasis/stability (three stages- alarm, resistance, and exhaustion) Perceived stress: individual"s view of how challenging life is. Important to anticipate, know how to deal with them. Scale to evaluate individual levels of stress and potential for coping. Based on life change units, estimate each changes impact. Potential stress : actual impact of the life change depends on the individual"s response and coping skills. Psychological theory that explain behavior as a result of both nature and nurture (genetics and early life experiences) *stress triggers molecular changes throughout the body, make us more susceptible to many illnesses. Effects dna in the body, speeds up aging.
