Psychology of Stress and Coping

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Who is credited with the concept of 'fight or flight' response?

Walter Cannon (correct)

Han Selye

Richard Lazarus

Sigmund Freud

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system in the resistance stage of General Adaptation Syndrome?

Increase heart rate and respiration

Release adrenaline and other hormones

Maintain high blood glucose levels

Return heart rate and respiration to normal (correct)

What is the result of staying in the resistance stage of General Adaptation Syndrome?

It takes a toll on the body (correct)

The body becomes stronger

The body becomes more energized

The body becomes immune to stress

In the alarm stage of General Adaptation Syndrome, what happens to blood glucose levels?

They increase Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the concept of General Adaptation Syndrome?

Han Selye Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the physiological and emotional arousal response to stress?

To elicit cognitive and behavioural efforts to cope with stress Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling hormones via the pituitary gland?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the reticular formation in sleep?

It provides strong inhibitory input to thalamus relay neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thalamus in relation to sensory information?

It integrates information across senses Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increased DOPA levels on the brain?

It causes euphoria Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hypothalamus in regulating body functions?

It regulates eating, sleeping, and emotional experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?

The hypothalamus controls hormones via the pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the thalamus in relation to the limbic system?

It is a border structure neighboring the limbic system Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of lesioning the hypothalamus on appetite?

It reduces appetite Signup and view all the answers

What is a essential component of an emotion?

Physiological arousal Signup and view all the answers

According to the PERMA model, what is a key element of happiness?

Accomplishment Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nervous system in behaviour and thoughts?

It directly controls all of our behaviour and thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between money and happiness?

Having enough money may be necessary for happiness, but not sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What is the Westernised assumption about happiness and distress?

Happiness is normal and distress is abnormal Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the appraisal of a situation in emotions?

It is key to the emotion experienced Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of anger as an emotion?

It can feel unpleasant, but can also have pleasurable components Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique aspect of emotions?

They can be interpreted in different ways Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stress and Psychobiological Process

Stress is a challenge to a person's ability to adapt to inner and outer demands, producing physiological and emotional arousal, and eliciting cognitive and behavioral efforts to cope.
Walter Cannon (1932) discovered the "fight or flight" response, while Hans Selye (1936, 1976) developed the concept of general adaptation syndrome.
Richard Lazarus (1981-1993) proposed the transactional model of stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

Consists of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Alarm stage: release of adrenaline and other hormones, increased blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, and blood glucose levels.
Resistance stage: parasympathetic nervous system returns heart rate and respiration to normal, while blood glucose stays high, and the body adapts to stress.

Brain Regions and Functions

Forebrain: complex emotional reactions, thought processes, and movement patterns.
Thalamus: relays sensory information to higher centers, integrates information across senses, and regulates sleep and wakefulness.
Hypothalamus: controls hormones via the pituitary gland, produces endorphins, regulates body temperature, and influences eating, sleeping, and emotional experiences.

Emotions and Happiness

Emotions involve physiological arousal, subjective experience, and behavioral expression.
Positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, accomplishment (PERMA) contribute to happiness.
Money can bring happiness up to a certain point, but does not guarantee it.
Anger can have both unpleasant and pleasurable components.

The Nervous System and Behavior

The nervous system directly controls all behavior and thoughts.

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Description

This quiz covers the psychological and physiological effects of stress, including the history of the psychobiological process and different theories such as the fight or flight response and general adaptation syndrome.