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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.
What is stress?
The body's reaction to stressors, involving physical and emotional responses.
What are stressors?
Events or situations perceived as threatening or challenging.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
The body's immediate reaction to stress, preparing to confront or escape a threat.
What is cortisol?
A key stress hormone released during the stress response.
What are psychophysiological illnesses?
Illnesses caused or worsened by psychological factors like stress.
What is withdrawal (in the context of stress)?
Isolating oneself from society as a way to cope with stress.
What does 'tend-and-befriend' mean?
Seeking social support and bonding with others as a coping mechanism.
Define catastrophes as a type of stressor.
Unpredictable, large-scale events like natural disasters.
Define significant life changes as a type of stressor.
Major life transitions, such as moving, marriage, or job changes.
Define daily hassles as a type of stressor.
Everyday annoyances like traffic or deadlines.
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.