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What is stress defined as?
What is stress defined as?
Which of the following is NOT a physical symptom of stress?
Which of the following is NOT a physical symptom of stress?
Which emotional sign is associated with stress?
Which emotional sign is associated with stress?
What is one of the cognitive symptoms of stress?
What is one of the cognitive symptoms of stress?
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How does extreme stress affect health?
How does extreme stress affect health?
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What can beneficial stress provide?
What can beneficial stress provide?
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What are some of the behavioural manifestations of stress?
What are some of the behavioural manifestations of stress?
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Which of the following is NOT a possible physical disorder caused by stress?
Which of the following is NOT a possible physical disorder caused by stress?
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What type of stress coping involves reducing the negative emotional response associated with stress?
What type of stress coping involves reducing the negative emotional response associated with stress?
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Which of the following is a possible emotional disorder caused by stress?
Which of the following is a possible emotional disorder caused by stress?
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How does problem-focused stress coping differ from emotion-focused coping?
How does problem-focused stress coping differ from emotion-focused coping?
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What are some examples of emotion coping skills mentioned in the passage?
What are some examples of emotion coping skills mentioned in the passage?
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Study Notes
Behavioural Symptoms of Stress
- Increased smoking, aggressive behaviours, and substance abuse are behavioural manifestations of stress
- Carelessness, listlessness, compulsive behaviour, and impatience are also signs of stress
Disorders Caused or Exacerbated by Stress
Physical Disorders
- Hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, migraine, tension headaches, cancer, arthritis, respiratory disease, ulcers, colitis, and muscle tension problems are potential physical disorders caused by stress
Emotional Disorders
- Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and adjustment disorders are emotional disorders that may be caused or worsened by stress
Behavioural Disorders
- Conduct disorders, eating disorders, alcoholism, and hypochondriasm are potential behavioural disorders linked to stress
Stress Coping
Emotion-Focused Coping
- Involves reducing negative emotional responses to stress, such as embarrassment, fear, anxiety, depression, excitement, and frustration
- Techniques include distraction, emotional disclosure, and meditation
- Useful for short-term stress management
Problem-Focused Coping
- Targets the causes of stress in practical ways, tackling the problem or stressful situation
- Techniques include problem-solving, time management, and obtaining instrumental social support
- Helpful for long-term stress management
Definition and Meaning of Stress
- Stress is a physiological response to an external stimulus that triggers the "fight or flight" reaction
- Occurs when perceived demands exceed one's ability to cope
- Can be beneficial in moderation, but excessive stress has health consequences, affecting the immune, cardiovascular, central nervous system, or emotional stability
Signs and Symptoms of Stress
Physical Symptoms
- Increased heart rate, pounding heart, elevated blood pressure, constipation, trembling, twitching, stuttering, nausea, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and chronic pain
Emotional Symptoms
- Irritability, angry outbursts, hostility, depression, restlessness, withdrawal, anxiousness, self-deprecation, obsessive rumination, and reduced self-esteem
Cognitive/Perceptual Symptoms
- Forgetfulness, preoccupation, diminished or exaggerated fantasy life, lack of concentration, diminished productivity, lack of attention to detail, and disorganization of thought
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Description
Explore the concept of stress as the body's response to external stimuli, triggering the 'fight or flight' reaction. Learn how stress can be both beneficial and detrimental to one's health and well-being, depending on the individual's coping abilities.
