Psychology 2035A/B Lecture 5: 7

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Alvin Segal

Document Summary

Stress can suppress certain aspects of the immune response, produce chronic inflammation. Stress can hinder neurogenesis, the formation of new neurons, in the brain: discuss the concept of behavioral responses. Behavioral responses to stress (coping) : active efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands created by stress. Healthy (e. g. , actively trying to solve a problem by asking for help or generating solutions) Unhealthy (e. g. , ignoring problem, indulging in alcohol, excessive eating) Coping strategies help determine whether stress has any positive or negative effects on a person. Potential effect of stress: explain the influence of stress on task performance, cognitive functioning, and burnout. Stress reduce ability to perform the task effectively. Pressure to perform can impair performance by disrupting attention, elevate self-consciousness. Disruption of cognitive function: increased tendency to jump to conclusions, increased tendency to do unsystematic, poorly organized review of options. Also decreased memory functioning in short-term, but mild-to-moderate stressors can enhance memory, especially in emotional events.