PSYC 4750 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Effective Stress, Stressor, Procrastination
15 Nov 2016
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Early definition: something that produces stress: too circular. Stress: the process by which we perceive an respond to certain events, called stressors, that we can appraise as threatening or challenging, life demands exceed coping resources. Responses to threats and challenges range on a continuum from depression to excitement. Cognitive appraisal process: lazarus and folkman. Primary: only things labeled as stressful need to be considered, anticipate a harm or loss, threat or challenge. Secondary: what should be done about the situation. Earthquakes, combat stress, floods: life changes. Death of a loved one, divorce, loss of job, promotion: daily hassles. Rush hour traffic, long lines, job stress, burnout: chronic stress by age. 18-24 is the peak of stress in life, that gradually declines with age. Factors that buffer/moderate stress impact: 3 effective stress buffers. Study: people with option of turning off accident photos reduced their physiological stress signs.
