PSY 202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Homeopathy, Executive Functions, Psychoneuroimmunology
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Chapter 12: stress, coping, and health (the mind body interconnection) Stress: the tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a situation, called a stressor - a type of stimulus - strains our ability to cope effectively. Stress in the eye of the beholder: three approaches. Focuses on identifying different types of stressful events, ranging from job loss to combat. Pinpointed categories of events that most of us find dangerous and unpredictable, as well as people who are most susceptible to stress following different events. Findings suggest that stressful circumstances that touch the lives of an entire community can increase social awareness and cement interpersonal bonds. People"s varied reactions to the same event suggest that we can view stress as a transaction between people and their environments. A critical factor influencing whether we experience an event as stressful is our appraisal - evaluation - of the event. Primary appraisal: initial decision regarding whether an event is harmful.
