PSYCH101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Adrenal Medulla, Aids, Glucocorticoid

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH101
• Professor: Paul Wehr

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Stress: a psychological and physiological reaction that occurs when perceived demands exceed existing resources to meet those demands. : refers to both events (stressors) and experiences in response to these events (stress response) The effects of stressors have on performance can be positive or negative. The causes of stress can vary from person to person. However, there are some patterns that tend to emerge. In the workplace, canadians experience stress due to long hours, high work demands, safety concerns, and interpersonal relationships. Stressful events can be ranked according to their magnitude. The highest stress events ex: death of a spouse and divorce. The lowest stress events ex: holidays and traffic tickets. Stress can be caused by number of different forces. Some levels of stress can also be helpful. Without is, the motivation to perform can decline. Performance is related to at least two critical factors the difficulty of the task and the level of stress while they are being performed.