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Experiencing a major stressor accounts for about 25% of insomnia cases.
Experiencing a major stressor accounts for about 25% of insomnia cases.
False (B)
Unlike animals, humans can experience stress about future events that have not yet occurred.
Unlike animals, humans can experience stress about future events that have not yet occurred.
True (A)
Stress-induced erectile dysfunction can lead to a cycle of performance anxiety, where fear of failure exacerbates the problem.
Stress-induced erectile dysfunction can lead to a cycle of performance anxiety, where fear of failure exacerbates the problem.
True (A)
Acute stress enhances memory consolidation during sleep.
Acute stress enhances memory consolidation during sleep.
Constant worry induced by stressors can lead to the chronic activation of the stress response, potentially causing long-term health issues.
Constant worry induced by stressors can lead to the chronic activation of the stress response, potentially causing long-term health issues.
Learned helplessness is where a person in a controllable stressful situation stops trying to change their circumstances.
Learned helplessness is where a person in a controllable stressful situation stops trying to change their circumstances.
Stress can decrease pain sensitivity, acting as a natural analgesic in traumatic situations.
Stress can decrease pain sensitivity, acting as a natural analgesic in traumatic situations.
Stress consistently leads to a decrease in appetite, regardless of the individual.
Stress consistently leads to a decrease in appetite, regardless of the individual.
Stress increases susceptibility to the common cold due to its enhancement of the immune system.
Stress increases susceptibility to the common cold due to its enhancement of the immune system.
Experiencing fluctuating stress levels throughout the day has no long term health implications if managed appropriately.
Experiencing fluctuating stress levels throughout the day has no long term health implications if managed appropriately.
Hormonal imbalances and decreased cravings for nutritious foods are commonly associated with infrequent bursts of stress.
Hormonal imbalances and decreased cravings for nutritious foods are commonly associated with infrequent bursts of stress.
An individual experiencing long-term stress in the workplace may have a reduced likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease.
An individual experiencing long-term stress in the workplace may have a reduced likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease.
A person contending with financial difficulties experiences chronic stress, which may involve job insecurity and limited access to stress-reduction activities.
A person contending with financial difficulties experiences chronic stress, which may involve job insecurity and limited access to stress-reduction activities.
In a study, diabetic individuals subjected to the stress of public speaking displayed reduced glucocorticoid secretion, which improved their ability to regulate insulin and blood sugar levels.
In a study, diabetic individuals subjected to the stress of public speaking displayed reduced glucocorticoid secretion, which improved their ability to regulate insulin and blood sugar levels.
Employees in high-pressure jobs, especially those with significant control over their workload, are more prone to developing higher blood pressure and cardiovascular risks due to chronic stress.
Employees in high-pressure jobs, especially those with significant control over their workload, are more prone to developing higher blood pressure and cardiovascular risks due to chronic stress.
College students participating in visits to nursing homes experienced heightened well-being when they lacked control over the scheduling of their visits, underscoring the impact of predictability on stress levels.
College students participating in visits to nursing homes experienced heightened well-being when they lacked control over the scheduling of their visits, underscoring the impact of predictability on stress levels.
An individual with existing heart disease who encounters frequent stress is less susceptible to heart attacks due to stress-induced cardiovascular strain.
An individual with existing heart disease who encounters frequent stress is less susceptible to heart attacks due to stress-induced cardiovascular strain.
Experiencing high levels of stress rarely affects one's food preferences or eating habits.
Experiencing high levels of stress rarely affects one's food preferences or eating habits.
The body's stress response, when activated for extended periods, can negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
The body's stress response, when activated for extended periods, can negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
Having control over the timing and predictability of stressful events can help decrease perceived levels of stress.
Having control over the timing and predictability of stressful events can help decrease perceived levels of stress.
Flashcards
Stress & Hormones
Stress & Hormones
Frequent stress can cause hormonal imbalances.
Workplace Stress & Heart Disease
Workplace Stress & Heart Disease
Chronic workplace stress increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Stress in Poverty
Stress in Poverty
Financial hardship leads to chronic stress due to insecurity and lack of resources.
Stress & Diabetes
Stress & Diabetes
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Job Stress & Blood Pressure
Job Stress & Blood Pressure
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Control & Stress
Control & Stress
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Stress & Heart Attacks
Stress & Heart Attacks
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Stress response & Heart function
Stress response & Heart function
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Stress & Financial Constraints
Stress & Financial Constraints
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Stress & Glucocorticoid Secretion
Stress & Glucocorticoid Secretion
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Insomnia Due to Stress
Insomnia Due to Stress
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Anticipatory Stress
Anticipatory Stress
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Performance Anxiety
Performance Anxiety
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Stress and Memory Issues
Stress and Memory Issues
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Psychological Stress and Chronic Illness
Psychological Stress and Chronic Illness
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Stress and Learned Helplessness
Stress and Learned Helplessness
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Stress-Induced Pain Perception
Stress-Induced Pain Perception
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Stress-Induced Appetite Changes
Stress-Induced Appetite Changes
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Common Cold and Stress
Common Cold and Stress
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Intermittent Stress Throughout the Day
Intermittent Stress Throughout the Day
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Study Notes
- Categorized stress scenarios fall under different categories: psychological, food and metabolic, and external environment.
Psychological Stress Scenarios
- Insomnia due to stress involves struggles to fall asleep, with about 75% of insomnia cases triggered by a major stressor, impacting both sleep quantity and quality.
- Anticipatory stress involves experiencing stress about future events that haven't happened yet.
- Performance anxiety can cause a cycle of fear that worsens the initial issue.
- Stress and memory issues can cause prolonged stress, which impairs memory consolidation during sleep and affects memory of details.
- Constant worry over mortgages, relationships, or job promotions can cause psychological stress and chronic illness through chronic activation of the stress response, leading to long-term health problems.
- Learned helplessness can develop from uncontrollable stressful situations, like toxic work environments or abusive relationships, where individuals stop trying to change their circumstances.
- Stress-induced pain perception can cause heightened pain sensitivity when experiencing a traumatic event.
Food and Metabolic Stress Scenarios
- Stress-induced appetite changes cause some people lose their appetite entirely when stressed, while others binge eat mindlessly.
- Stress can cause individuals to either overeat (hyperphagia) or undereat (hypophagia), with some craving specific comfort foods.
- Common cold and stress increases susceptibility to colds; students during final exams are more likely to fall sick due to stress-induced immune suppression.
External Environment
- Workplace stress and heart disease involves chronic workplace stress, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Stress in poverty involves financial hardship, such as job insecurity, lack of vacation time, and inability to afford stress-relief activities, that causes chronic stress.
- Stress and public speaking shown an increase in glucocorticoid secretion in diabetics as an experimental stressor, making it harder for them to regulate their insulin and blood sugar levels.
- Job stress and blood pressure in high-pressure jobs tends to result in workers developing higher blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risks due to chronic stress.
- Stress and academic pressure shows how college students visiting nursing homes, had improved well-being when they could control the timing of their visits, highlighting how predictability and control influence stress levels.
- Heart disease and chronic stress can cause people with with pre-existing heart disease that experiences frequent stress is more likely to suffer heart attacks due to stress-induced cardiovascular strain.
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Stress can be categorized into psychological, food and metabolic, and external environmental factors. Psychological stress includes insomnia, anticipatory stress, performance anxiety, constant worry, and learned helplessness. Prolonged stress impairs memory consolidation and can lead to chronic illness.
