HES 2913 Lecture 3: Personal Health Lecture Unit 2 Part 1
5 Apr 2017
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Stress: popularly viewed as an uncomfortable response to a negative event. It depends on the situation and individual as to whether it is perceived as pleasant or unpleasant. Generally short-term but can also be long-term. Can lead to physical and mental problems. Stressor: any physical or psychological event or condition that produces physical and emotional reactions. Ex: first date, final exam, fighting with a friend, etc. Ex: upset stomach, tense muscles, headache, sleep problems, sweaty palms, etc. Stress response: physical or emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressor. Discrete, observable, and objectively reportable events that require some social and/or psychological adjustment on the part of the individual. Remote: childhood events such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect. Example: death in the family, divorce, marriage, pregnancy etc. disability) Persistent life difficulties: life events lasting more than six months (e. g. , long-term. Role strains: from performing specific roles (parenting, working, being in a.
