1. CHAPTER 17—STRESS AND HEALTH

2. CHAPTER 17 Introduction Finish this statement: “When I am stressed, I…” Give some examples of some of the things you find stressful.

3. Section 1: What is Stress? ____________ is the arousal of one’s mind and body in response to demands made on them. It causes organisms to adapt, cope, and adjust. _________________________ ______________________: An event that causes tension Response to a disturbing event A person’s perception of an event

4. Section 1: What is Stress? EUSTRESS: Ex. Trying to win a big game or competition

5. Section 1: What is Stress? DISTRESS: Ex.: EXAMS!!

6. Section 1: What is Stress? SOURCES OF STRESS ARE CALLED STRESSORS: -

7. Section 1: What is Stress? WHAT PERSONALITY TYPE ARE YOU? ____________: Intense, always on the go; Put pressure on self and, thus, are often stressed ____________: More laid-back, relaxed, patient Research shows that Type A personalities run a much greater health risk than Type B personalities.

8. Section 2: Responses to Stress? ____________________________ _______________________: -Our personalities determine how we cope with stressful situations -The stress of an event largely depends on the meaning of the event to the person involved

9. Section 2: Responses to Stress? Our _______________________ affects our response to stress. ________________________ is the belief we have that we can accomplish our goals. People with high self-efficacy are less likely to panic or get extremely nervous Example: The Little Engine That Could – “I think I can, I think I can”

10. Section 2: Responses to Stress? Our__________________ ___________________ is a personality characteristic that helps us withstand stress. Do we view stress as a positive challenge and believe we can control our own lives?

11. Section 2: Responses to Stress? Do we have a SENSE OF HUMOR about things that happen to us? Studies show that laughter may be the best medicine; humor has positive effects on one’s health.

12. Section 2: Responses to Stress? Are the things that stress us out PREDICTABLE, or do they happen unexpectedly? We can cope better if we know what our stressors are. Predictability allows us to brace ourselves

13. Section 2: Responses to Stress? Do we have the SOCIAL SUPPORT of our family and friends? This helps us manage our stress.

14. Section 5: Ways of Coping With Stress DEFENSIVE COPING Examples: – Substance abuse – Aggression – Withdrawal – Defense Mechanisms

15. Section 5: Ways of Coping With Stress ________________________ with stress involves changing the environment or situation in acceptable ways to remove stressors or responding to stress in positive ways. These include: 1. 2. 3.