PSYC 2101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Key Type Stamp, Explanatory Style, Catecholamine
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Stress any circumstances that threaten or are perceived to threaten one"s well being and hereby tax one"s coping abilities. 1/3 of americans reported living with extreme stress . Increased over past 5 years: money, work, and the economy were the top three reported causes of stress. Stressful events can have a cumulative or additive impact (stress can add up). Resilience and optimism can buffer the distressing effects of daily hassles. Primary appraisal an initial evaluation of whether an event is (1) irrelevant to you. (2) relevant but not threatening, or (3) stressful. Secondary appraisal an evaluation of your coping resources and options for dealing with stress. Ambient stress type of stress that consists of chronic environmental conditions that, although not urgent, are negatively valued and place adaptive demands on people. Noise and crowding are the only environmental factors related to stress. Acculturation changing to adapt to a new culture.
