Psychology 2036A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Autonomic Nervous System, Limbic System, Central Nervous System
16 Dec 2017
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Lecture 2 - pt 1: stress and coping. Individuals and researchers have different definitions of these terms: hard to have an over arching definition when everyone"s experiences are so unique. Stress: the non-specific mental or somatic results of any demands upon the body. Coping: strategies that an individual employs to deal with stresses caused by the ever- changing demands of the environment. There are so many different definitions for the two terms above. Stress literacy: the degree to which an individual (or community) understands the effects of stress. Three approaches that can be taken to study stress o o. Eustress: a positive, yet stressful experience o o. Includes increased motivation, and the acceptance of challenge. Homeostasis: the dynamic physiological response to maintain a stable internal state in spite of the demands of the environment o. The body seeks balance, and stress presents a challenge to homeostasis. Fight-or flight response: autonomic reaction when faced with a perceived threat o o.
