HPED 1040 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Central Nervous System, Adrenal Gland, Peripheral Nervous System
6 Feb 2020
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Stress situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions. Stress response the reaction to the stressor. Life events theory situation requires more resources than available: hardiness theory how you perceive stressors affects how you respond, social support theory not enough social support to respond positively to stressors. Stressors can be: physical, spiritual, social, psychological, environmental, no matter what the stressor is, the body reacts the same. Common sources of stress: major life changes, daily hassle, postsecondary stressors, physical stressors, social stressors, environmental stressors. Type a: excessive competitive drive, aggressive, hostile, more stress. Type b: opposite of type a, calm and relaxed, patient and less stressed. Type c: denial, avoiding conflict, poor ability to deal with stress, associated with cancer (?) Type d: glass half empty, depressed, anxious, insecure. Phase 1: alarm reaction: first exposure to stressor/immediate reaction, resistance diminished so severe consequences may result. Phase 2: resistance: adaptation to resist stressor.
