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Theoretical models of change: The stages of change model |
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Definition of stress: Demand/resource imbalance |
Stress- imbalance between life demand's and life resources |
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Distress vs. eustress |
Distress: Eustress: |
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Yerkes-Dodson law - when stress helpful and when is it hindering |
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The stress process: Stressors/sources of stress (Life events, daily hassels, chronic stressors) |
-Intensity of stressors -duration of sensors -predictability of the stressors -motivation of person -Competency of the person -Availability of social support |
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The Cognitive appraisal of stress: Primary, secondary, steps |
Primary: Trying to see if its a threat Secondary:trying to see if you have the resources and if you can cope with it |
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The stress response: *Selye's GAS *HPA axis *connection to the immune system-i.e., psychoneuroimmunology, cardiovascular disease, and cancer) |
Alarm: sympathetic nervous system reaction; emotional/esteem threat and anxiety
Resistance: a muscular - skeletal system process and/or immune system process. Exhaustion:the body wears down or is depleted; psychologically there is emotional/cognitive distress |
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The consequences of (dis)stress -physical -psychological (cognitive and emotional) - Behavioral |
Physical: headaches, high blood pressure, weakened immune system Psychological: depression, irritable, dissatisfaction, distraction, low motivation Behavioral: smoking, unhealthy drinking, unhealthy eating, poor sleeping, poor performance |
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Coping with stress: 1.Emotion-focused vs. problem-focused; active/approach vs. avoidant 2. Hardiness |
Emotional- Focused: Lessening the emotional impact of the event (distancing, selective attention, reinterpretation)
Problem-Focused: Change the environment (develop alternative or options, actively try to change events or situations) Active/approach: Avoidant: Hardiness: |
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Social Support (covered under "resources for effective life change") a. Tangible b. Informational c.Emotional |
Tangible: Concrete assistance
Informational: advise or guidance Emotional: Comfort and caring |
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Habits; Exercise, eating, smoking |
The negative consequence of stress- Behavioral
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