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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 the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Moderate stress leads to optimal performance.
What is the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
A three-stage model describing the body's response to prolonged stress.
What is Lewin's Motivational Conflict Theory?
A theory describing different types of conflicts individuals face when making decisions.
Explain the concept of approach-approach conflict.
Choosing between two desirable options.
Explain the concept of avoidance-avoidance conflict.
Choosing between two undesirable options.
Explain the concept of approach-avoidance conflict.
One option has both attractive and unattractive aspects.
Explain the concept of multiple approach-avoidance conflict.
Choosing between multiple options, each with pros and cons.
What role does the sympathetic nervous system play in stress?
It triggers the fight-or-flight response.
What is the impact of long-term stress on health?
It can lead to psychophysiological illnesses like heart disease.
How do men and women differ in their stress responses?
Women tend to 'tend-and-befriend' due to higher oxytocin; men may respond more aggressively.
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.