PSYC 320 Chapter 14: Psyc 320 Chapter 14 Notes.docx
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Stress: when circumstances place ppl in situations that tax or exceed their resources and endanger their well-being, they feel stressed. Physiological reaction to stress is the same for men and women. Pressure to become involved in more housework and caring for children is one source of stress for men. Fulfilling multiple roles (spouse, parent, employee) is stressful. Family roles: being married is a mental health advantage to wives and husbands. When demands of family fall more on women, they are more at risk for depression. Linked with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem: childhood victimization in general is especially harmful. Discrimination: skin color, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation common reasons for discrimination, substantial relationship between perceptions of discrimination and mental health problems, frequent sexual discrimination also linked mental health problems. More depression, anxiety, and physical complaints: individuals who perceive discrimination tend to ruminate over the experience--- creates distress. Tendency to avoid health-enhancing behaviors and to perform.
