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What are the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion.
Describe the alarm stage of GAS.
Sympathetic nervous system kicks in, preparing the body to face the stressor.
Describe the resistance stage of GAS.
The body attempts to cope with the stressor; stress hormones are released.
Describe the exhaustion stage of GAS.
The body's resources are depleted, making it vulnerable to illness.
How does the Yerkes-Dodson Law apply to exam preparation?
A moderate amount of stress can improve focus and performance.
Give an example of a catastrophe stressor.
A natural disaster like a flood.
Give an example of a significant life change stressor.
Moving to a new city.
Give an example of a daily hassle stressor.
Traffic jams.
How can understanding GAS help manage chronic stress?
Recognizing the stages can help identify when to seek help and implement coping strategies.
How can 'tend-and-befriend' be used to cope with stress?
Seeking support from friends and family can buffer the effects of stress.
Give an example of approach-approach conflict.
Choosing between two great colleges.
Give an example of avoidance-avoidance conflict.
Choosing between two bad chores.
Give an example of approach-avoidance conflict.
Eating a delicious but unhealthy cake.
Give an example of multiple approach-avoidance conflict.
Choosing a job with good pay but long hours vs. a job with low pay but flexible hours.
What are the effects of prolonged cortisol exposure?
Serious health issues.
How does stress affect the immune system?
Chronic stress can weaken the immune system.
What can stress cause in terms of unhealthy behaviors?
Smoking, excessive drinking, and drug use.
What is the effect of activating the sympathetic nervous system?
Triggers the fight-or-flight response.
What is the effect of chronic stress on the body's resources?
Depletion of the body's resources.
What is the effect of significant life changes on stress levels?
Humans generally dislike change, making these events stressful.
How can daily hassles impact stress levels?
They can accumulate and cause significant stress if not managed well.
What is the effect of the alarm stage on the body?
Prepares the body to face the stressor.
What is the effect of the resistance stage on the body?
The body attempts to cope with the stressor; stress hormones are released.
What is the effect of the exhaustion stage on the body?
The body's resources are depleted, making it vulnerable to illness.