PSYC 1200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Behavioural Sciences, Limbic System, Cortisol
11 Apr 2018
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Chapter 12: stress stress= response consisting of tension, discomfort or physical symptoms. Stressor= stimulus, strains ability to cope effectively. Identify types of stressful events, usually dangerous/ unpredictable. Identifies people most likely to experience stress in situations: stress as a response. Physiological/ physical reactions; measure depression, hopelessness, hostility. Measure release of corticosteroids (stress hormone that prepares for fight or flight) Stressful event can have positive effects through posttraumatic growth. The perception of beneficial change or personal transformation in struggle to overcome adversity. People"s per(cid:272)eptio(cid:374) of growth is greater than actual growth. Reinterpret lives post-adversity as a coping mechanism: stress as a transaction. Stress is subjective= people do not react that same way. Examine interaction between stressful life events and how people interpret/cope with it. Primary appraisal= initial decision if event is harmful. Secondary appraisal= how well we can cope with event. Belie(cid:448)e (cid:449)e (cid:272)a(cid:374)"t (cid:272)ope leads to stress. Optimistic leads to problem focused coping (tackle challenge)
