PSYCH 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Sympathetic Nervous System, Hans Selye, Reaction Formation
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Any circumstance that threatens or is perceived to threaten one"s well being . Stress has both psychological and physiological components. The pursuit of a goal is prevented. Two or more competing and incompatible goals occur. A choice must be made between two desirable goals. A choice must be made between two unattractive goals. A choice must be made about to achieve a goal which has both positive and. Any notable difference in one"s life which requires adaptation. Both positive and negative life changes can be stressful. Higher rates of stressful life events are associated with greater rick for health challenges. Expectations or demands that one behave in a particular manner. All types of stressful situations lead to a similar stress response consisting of three stages. The body releases adrenal hormones, sympathetic nervous system is activated. Also studied stress in terms of daily hassles ; the sum total of mundane life tasks combine to create significant levels of stress.
