PSYC 1002 Lecture : Stress, DSM, Psychological Disorders.docx
1 May 2012
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Some individuals appraise life as less stressful view themselves in control, emotionally stable, evaluate themselves as capable and worthy. Hardy individuals are less likely to experience it as stress. Individuals high in emotional stability less likely to experience negativeeffects of stress they experience people who are emotionally stable do not experience stress in a non-emotionally stable way. This idea that stress exists, but we can resist and effectively cope with it. Provides a sense of purpose, allows reliance of social relationships during stress, commitment to self is the core aspect. Control (can control what happens in their life), lack of control stress, encourages active coping strategies. Challenge (they interpret different situations as challenges rather than threats), there"s an opportunity to grow hear vs. threat, encourages flexibility and adaptiveness (3 c"s) Hardy individuals less likely to experience negative health effects when they encounter stressful situations, even when accounting for big 5 personality traits.
