PSYC 4485 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Role Conflict, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Insomnia
7 Dec 2018
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Psyc 4485 lecture 3 notes stress & abnormal. It is unavoidable: often it is necessary for performance. It can be either positive or negative: the stress curve, too little stress leads to an underload (rusting out, too much stress leads to burnout. Just right amount of stress leads to an optimum level of performance: stress can be interpreted differently individually. Individual/job mismatch: work overload, role conflict, role ambiguity, resource inadequacy, working conditions, management style, harassment: verbal, physical, sexual, transition: growth, merger, downsizing, travel, unemployment, career shifts. Family stresses: dual career, step-families, two different family dynamics could potentially clash, single parent families, child rearing/child care, household management, financial management, managed partnerships. Leisure stresses: not enough or too much time, activities are not perceived as enjoyable, holidays or holiday seasons. Support system stresses: too much or too little time with others, support is not perceived as beneficial. Identify your stresses: employment, familial, leisure, and support system.
