HE ED110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Erectile Dysfunction, Gender Role, Biofeedback
Chapter 3
ď‚—Learning Objectives
1. Explain what stress is and how people react to it – physically, emotionally, and
behaviourally
2. Describe the relationship between stress and disease
3. List common sources of stress
4. Describe techniques for preventing and managing stress
5. Create a plan for successfully managing the stress in your life
ď‚—What is Stress?
ď‚—Stress refers to situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions and the
reactions themselves
ď‚—Stressor (situation or event that triggers physical and emotional reactions)
ď‚—Stress response (the reactions to the stressor)
ď‚—Stress (describes the general physical and emotional state that accompanies the stress
response)
ď‚—Actions of the Nervous System
Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Two divisions make up the autonomic nervous system:
ď‚—Parasympathetic (in control when you are relaxed)
ď‚—Sympathetic (activated during times of arousal)
ď‚—Actions of the Endocrine System
glands, tissues, cells
ď‚—Endocrine system is triggered during stress
ď‚—Glands, tissues, and cells that help control bodily functions by releasing hormones
ď‚—Helps prepare the body to respond to a stressor
ď‚—Chemical messages and actions of sympathetic nerves cause the release of key
hormones
ď‚—Hormones trigger physiological changes
Heart and respiration rates accelerate
Hearing and vision become more acute
Liver releases extra sugar to boost energy
Perspiration increases
Brain releases endorphins
ď‚—These changes are called the fight-or-flight reaction
ď‚—Homeostasis
ď‚—
The Fight-or-Flight Reaction in Modern Life
ď‚—Has served as a survival mechanism
In modern times, the fight-or-flight reaction is “absurdly inappropriate”
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ď‚—Emotional and Behavioral Responses to Stressors
ď‚—Cognitive mental appraisal
Successful prediction
Perception of control
Highly individual and strongly related to emotions
ď‚—Effective responses to stress:
Talking, laughing, exercise, and time-management
ď‚— Ineffective responses to stress:
Overeating, procrastination, and frustration
Stress Level, Performance, and Well-Being
ď‚—Personality and Stress
ď‚—Personality is the sum of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional tendencies
ď‚—Type A
Ultracompetitive, controlling ,impatient, aggressive, hostile have a higher
pierceived stress level and more prblems coping wit stress. They
ď‚—Type B
Relaxed and contemplative
ď‚—Type C
Anger suppression, difficulty expressing emotions, feelings of hopelessness and
despair, exaggerated response to minor stressors
ď‚—Type D
Distressed, feel yet do not express negative emotions and avoid social contact
with others
ď‚—Personality and Stress
ď‚—Resilience refers to personality traits associated with social and academic success in at-
risk populations
ď‚–Nonreactive resilience
ď‚–Homeostatic resilience
ď‚–Positive growth resilience
ď‚—Personality and Stress
ď‚—Cultural background and family background can influence reaction to stress
Gender role affects one’s experience of stress
ď‚—Past experiences can profoundly influence the evaluation of a potential stressor
ď‚—The Stress Experience as a Whole
ď‚—Stress and Health
ď‚—The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a pattern of stress responses consisting of
three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Stress can be either eustress or distress.
ď‚—Allostatic load refers to the long-term wear and tear of the stress response.
ď‚—Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interactions among the nervous, endocrine,
and immune systems.
ď‚—Stress and Health
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Document Summary
Stress refers to situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions and the reactions themselves. Stressor (situation or event that triggers physical and emotional reactions) Stress response (the reactions to the stressor) Stress (describes the general physical and emotional state that accompanies the stress response) Two divisions make up the autonomic nervous system: Parasympathetic (in control when you are relaxed) Actions of the endocrine system glands, tissues, cells. Glands, tissues, and cells that help control bodily functions by releasing hormones. Helps prepare the body to respond to a stressor. Chemical messages and actions of sympathetic nerves cause the release of key hormones. Liver releases extra sugar to boost energy. These changes are called the fight-or-flight reaction. In modern times, the fight-or-flight reaction is absurdly inappropriate . Highly individual and strongly related to emotions. Personality is the sum of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional tendencies. Ultracompetitive, controlling ,impatient, aggressive, hostile have a higher pierceived stress level and more prblems coping wit stress.