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13 Cards in this Set
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Stress definiton in each aspect (4) |
Wear and tear on the body (physical) Inability to cope with demands (emotional) Loss of emotional control (emotional) Absence of inner peace (spiritual) |
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What is a stressor? |
anything real or perceived that causes stress |
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Eustress |
a positive or pleasant stressor marriage |
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Distress |
a negative or unpleasant stressor money problems |
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Chronic vs Acute Stress |
Over a long period of time (chronic) Short but intense (acute) |
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GAS phases(general adaptation Syndrome) (3) |
1) Alarm (initial reaction, fight or fight 2) Resistance (body is able to move to fight the stressor 3) Exhaustion (organs have used up all of their energy) |
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What happens during the alarm stage? |
BP and HR increase Sympathetic NS gets ready to fight Parasympathetic NS slows it back down Endorphins & Cortisol are released
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Homeostasis definiton |
equilibrium in the internal function of your body |
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Allostatic load |
prolonged effort to adapt to a stress response, trying for a long time |
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Stress Outcomes |
depression anxiety elcers headaches heart disease flu |
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Cortisol (Defintion & Function) |
definition: the stress hormone function: glucose metabolism, regulate blood pressure, immune function |
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Physical Symptoms of Stress |
low energy headaches pains |
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