CRJS 1011 Study Guide - Final Guide: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• School: Mount Royal University
• Department: Criminal Justice
• Course: CRJS 1011
• Professor: Tanya Trussler

Document Summary

Consequence from the failure of an individual to respond appropriately to emotional/physical threats. Both too much or too little stress can be damaging. Sometimes we stress-seek = go to the north pole, climb mountains, explore deserts, skydiving, etc. Stress is gender and age inclusive, it can happen to anyone. Important relationships in our lives can both cause and alleviate stress. You need to get stressed to get through some of the important things in life. Failing to feel stress means failing to understand the gravity of the situation. School and homework, planning for an event, etc. vs. Stress can have long term serious physiological ramifications on an individual. Look at your lifestyle to see what can be changed. Get away for a while read a book, watch a movie, etc. Work off your anger get physically active. Essential when coping with stress because loneliness and isolation lead to self-destruction and physiological damage.