PSYCH-101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Catecholamine, Cortisol, Psych
30 Oct 2020
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Vulnerability factors increase people"s susceptibility to stressful events (includes lack of a support network, poor coping skills, tendencies to become anxious, etc. ) Protective factors environmental or personal resources that help people cope more effectively (includes social support, coping skills, and personality factors such as optimism) One of the most important environmental resources that people can have. Discussing traumatic incidences can enhance immune system functioning. Hardiness a stress-resistant personality pattern that involves the factors of. Cognitive protective factors: the importance of beliefs commitment, control, and challenge. Hardy people are committed to work, families, and believe what they are doing is important. View themselves as having control over outcomes (strongest stress buffer) Appraise demands of situations as challenges or opportunities, rather than threats. Coping self-efficacy beliefs relating to our ability to deal effectively with a. Optimistic people are at lowered risk for anxiety and depression when confronted stressful stimulus or situation with stress.
