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What is the first stage of the body's response to stress?
What is the first stage of the body's response to stress?
What psychological change is likely to occur during prolonged stress?
What psychological change is likely to occur during prolonged stress?
What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Which method for coping with stress involves viewing stressors as challenges?
Which method for coping with stress involves viewing stressors as challenges?
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Which response is most likely to occur during the resistance stage of stress?
Which response is most likely to occur during the resistance stage of stress?
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Which of the following is NOT a common emotional response to stress?
Which of the following is NOT a common emotional response to stress?
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What is a common behavioural change in response to intense stress?
What is a common behavioural change in response to intense stress?
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What field studies the interaction between psychological factors and the immune system?
What field studies the interaction between psychological factors and the immune system?
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What aspect of wellbeing is likely to be impacted for prison officers due to stress?
What aspect of wellbeing is likely to be impacted for prison officers due to stress?
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Which of the following describes the cognitive response to stress?
Which of the following describes the cognitive response to stress?
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Study Notes
Health Psychology
- Focuses on promoting human health and preventing illness
- Aims to help people understand their role in controlling their own health
### Stress
- Defined as internal processes that occur as people adjust to events and situations perceived to be beyond their coping capacity
- Stress can be explained as: Stressors -> stress mediators -> stress responses
General Adaptation Model of Stress
- Describes a three stage pattern of responses triggered by the effort to adapt to any stressor
- The three stages are: alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Alarm
- Characterized by the fight or flight response
- Controlled by the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
Resistance
- Signs of the initial alarm reaction fade
- The body works to resist the stressor on a long-term basis
Exhaustion
- The body’s reserves of adaptive energy are depleted
- Psychological responses occur
Emotional Responses to Stress
- Emotional responses accompany physical stress responses
- Emotional stress responses tend to subside quickly after the stressor is reduced
Cognitive Responses to Stress
- Stress can lead to reductions in cognitive ability
- This can manifest as difficulty thinking clearly or remembering
- Ruminative thoughts and catastrophizing are common
- Overarousal can lead to a narrowing of attention and impair judgement
Behavioural Responses to Stress
- Common responses include strained facial expressions, a shaky voice, or jumpiness
- Aggression or escape/avoidance tactics are also possible
Promoting Healthy Behaviour
- Methods for coping with stress include cognitive, emotional, and behavioral approaches, as well as physical strategies
Cognitive Coping Strategies
- Reframing stressors as challenges rather than threats
Emotional Coping Strategies
- Seeking social support
Behavioural Coping Strategies
- Implementing time management plans
- Making life changes to eliminate stressors
Physical Coping Strategies
- Progressive relaxation training
Psychoneuroimmunology
- This field studies the interaction between psychological and physical processes on the immune system
- Focuses on the body's defenses against disease
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Explore the intricacies of health psychology, focusing on stress and its effects on human health. This quiz covers stress definitions, the General Adaptation Model, and emotional responses to stress. Gain insights into how understanding stress can empower individuals to manage their health effectively.
