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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.
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.