PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14.2: Psychoneuroimmunology, Type A And Type B Personality Theory, Pituitary Gland
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Stress: psychological & physiological reaction when perceived demands exceed the existing resources to meet those demands. Cognitive appraisal theory of stress: assessing & evaluating stress in 2 steps: primary appraisal: is this a threat? yes stress response, no no response, secondary appraisal: how to cope with the threat. If one finds coping method- will not experience stress. Cannot find adequate coping methods emotional & physiological stress continues. Social readjustment rating scale (srrs): scale that measures/ranks events according to stressfulness: as stress increases- the likelihood of developing illnesses increases. Inverted u curve: describes the ideal amount of stress to elicit ideal performance: low difficulty high arousal, high difficulty low arousal. Fight or flight: physiological changes that occur in response to psychological or physical threats. Autonomic nervous system: hypothalamus stimulates sympathetic nervous system, adrenal glands release epinephrine & norepinephrine (adrenalin & noradrenalin, trigger fight-or-flight responses.
