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Any events that strains or exceeds an individuals ability to cope
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Stress
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Studied association between high levels of stress in past year and medical problems.
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Holmes & Rahe (1967)
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General Adaptation Syndrome
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1. Alarm Reaction
-Fight or Flight -muscle tension, head & stomach ache 2. Resistance Stage -resistance to current stress 3. Exhaustion Stage -resistance decreases -weaker immune system due to stress |
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Effective ways of coping with stress:
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-removing stress
-cognitive coping -imagine positive outcome -imagine steps in coping -manage stress |
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Ineffective ways of coping with stress:
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-withdrawal
-aggression -self-medication |
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Defense mechanisms of dealing with stress
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1. Displacement
-Boss yells at you, you tell at friend 2. Projection -Put your emotions on someone else 3. Reaction Formation -Do opposite of what you say 4. Regression -Childish behaviors, pout, tantrum |
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Health related behaviors of stress
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-learn to relax
-eat well regular exercise -don't smoke -medical compliance -safety management |
