32 Questions
What is stress?
A negative emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological, cognitive, and behavioural changes
According to McGrath (1970), how did he define stress?
A substantial unbalance (perceived) between the demands and response capacity uncertain conditions in which failure has important consequences
What are vulnerability factors to stress?
Uncertain conditions in which failure has important consequences
How can studying for an exam be made less stressful?
By planning each day and preparing in a timely fashion
What are protection factors to stress?
Being well-prepared for stressful situations
What did Brengelmann (1987) define as stress?
Situations that require strong demands for the individual and can consume his/her coping resources
According to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, which stage involves the body mobilizing resources to fight against the stressor?
Alarm Stage
What is the distinguishing feature of the Resistance Stage in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Activation decreases but remains higher than normal
According to Richard Lazarus' transactional model of stress, what is stress considered to be a product of?
Cognitive interpretation by the person concerning the potentially stressful
What does the term 'distress' refer to in the context of stress?
Chronic state of hyperactivation turning into distress
Who was the first to use the concept of stress in physiology?
Hans Selye
What is the main criticism of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Less importance given to psychological variables
What is the model proposed by Hans Selye that explains how the body defends itself in stressful situations?
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
What does the 'Exhaustion Stage' in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome signify?
General reduction in energy and resources available.
What is essential for survival according to the distinction made between stress and distress?
Momentaneous physiological and psychological hyperactivation.
What does continued exposure to a stressor lead to in relation to the Resistance Stage?
Activation decrease but still being higher than normal.
What is stress?
A negative emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological, cognitive, and behavioural changes
According to McGrath (1970), how did he define stress?
A substantial unbalance between the demands and response capacity
What are protection factors to stress?
Factors that help individuals adapt to and cope with stress
What is the distinguishing feature of the Resistance Stage in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
The body adapting to the continued presence of the stressor
What does the term 'distress' refer to in the context of stress?
The negative reaction to stress that results in anxiety and unease
What is essential for survival according to the distinction made between stress and distress?
The distinction between controllable and uncontrollable situations
What is the distinguishing feature of the Exhaustion Stage in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Increased probability to get ill
According to Richard Lazarus' transactional model of stress, what is stress considered to be a product of?
Cognitive interpretation done by the person
What does the term 'distress' refer to in the context of stress?
Chronic state of hyperactivation
What did Hans Selye introduce as a model that explains how the body defends itself in stressful situations?
General adaptation syndrome (GAS)
What is essential for survival according to the distinction made between stress and distress?
Momentaneous physiological and psychological hyperactivation
What is the main criticism of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Less importance given to psychological variables
What are stress theories primarily concerned with?
Possible vulnerability factors to stress
According to Hans Selye, what does the Resistance Stage depend on?
Long-term exposure to the stressor
'Stress response: alarm' involves which of the following reactions?
Blood pressure increase, muscles energy supply decreased, gastrointestinal and sexual activation
'Stress vs Distress' refers to what according to Selye (1936)?
Chronic state of hyperactivation alters and dysregulates the physiological basis of stress.
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