HLSC 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Uterine Fibroid, Cortisol, Ulcerative Colitis
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Identify major categories of stress (along a time continuum) Identify the major components of two models of stress and coping. Identify the effects of stress on the body. A physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factors in disease causation. The physical state of the body in response to various demands. (cid:498)the non-specific response of the body to any demand made upon it(cid:499) dr. The things that upset or excite us. Tangible point to specific object or event that is the cause of a stressor (e. g. , dealing with an angry friend) Intangible more of a global event or situation (e. g. , emotions that arise when you are participating in an athletic competition) Acute time-limited stressors short time period. Brief naturalistic stressors (more serious challenge) example class presentation. Stressful event sequences (traumatic experience; process and move on) example death of a loved one or pet.