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Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior

Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior. Charles T. Blair-Broeker Randal M. Ernst. Stress and Health. Chapter 06. Effects of Stress. Module 13. Stress. Module 13: Effects of Stress. Health Psychology.

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Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior

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  1. Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior Charles T. Blair-Broeker Randal M. Ernst

  2. Stress and Health Chapter 06

  3. Effects of Stress Module 13

  4. Stress Module 13: Effects of Stress

  5. Health Psychology • A subfield of psychology that focuses on how stress affects our well being and our health

  6. Stress • The process by which we perceive and respond to events that we appraise as threatening or challenging • Is a process of perceiving and responding • The events are called stressors. • The response is called a stress reaction.

  7. Stress • Play “What is Stress?” (4:17) Segment #35 from Psychology: The Human Experience.

  8. Stress:Responding to Stress Module 13: Effects of Stress

  9. Responding to Stress

  10. Responding to Stress

  11. Responding to Stress

  12. Hans Selye (1907-1982) • Psychologist who researched recurring responses to stress • Discovered various chemicals caused stress reactions in animals • Developed the concept of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

  13. General Adaptation Syndrome • Alarm Reaction – nervous system activated in response to stressor • Resistance – body responds with physiological reactions to cope with the stressor • Exhaustion – body’s resistance to stress is depleted (physical deterioration)

  14. General Adaptation Syndrome

  15. General Adaptation Syndrome

  16. General Adaptation Syndrome

  17. Hans Selye Interview • Insert “Han’s Selye’s Stress Response Studies” Video #39 from Worth’s Digital Media Archive for Psychology. • Instructions for importing the video file can be found in the ‘Readme’ file on the CD-ROM.

  18. Stress:Stressful Events Module 13: Effects of Stress

  19. Daily Stress • Stress can be caused by: • Typical demands of the day • Living situations • Economic difficulties

  20. Stress on the Job • Insert “Stress on the Job” Video #38 from Worth’s Digital Media Archive for Psychology. • Instructions for importing the video file can be found in the ‘Readme’ file on the CD-ROM. • This clip is also in the Brain Series.

  21. Stress on the Job • Play “Emotions, Stress, and Health” (10:59) Module #21 from The Brain: Teaching Modules (2nd edition). • Part of this clip is also on Worth’s Digital Media Archive CD-ROM.

  22. Burnout • Physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion brought on by persistent stress • Burnout can result in: • Depression • Decreased performance • Cynicism

  23. Significant Life Changes • Stress can be the result of personal life changes • Death of a loved one • Leaving home for college • Can result in health problems

  24. Catastrophes • Large scale stress events (i.e. earthquakes, floods, war, etc. • Prolonged exposure can lead to physical and psychological problems.

  25. Effects of Perceived Control Module 13: Effects of Stress

  26. Perceived Control • The sense of control or influence one has over stressful events in one’s life • Most studies suggest the lower the perceived control the larger the potential for health-related problems • Lower perceived control leads to a lowered immunity to disease.

  27. Control and Stress • Play “Coping with Stress: Control and Predictability” (2:49) Module #22 from The Brain: Teaching Modules (2nd edition).

  28. Optimism • A generally positive outlook on the future • Optimists have stronger immune systems and recover faster from health problems. • Opposite of pessimism

  29. Stress Hormones • Hormones released in response to stress • The body must work to rid the body of the stress hormones. • Pessimism and perceived lack of control both produce more stress hormones.

  30. Stress and Disease:Cancer and Stress Module 13: Effects of Stress

  31. Stress-Cancer Connection • Evidence for a connection is not conclusive. • Two conclusions: • Stress does not create cancer cells. • Stress affects the body’s malignancy- fighting ability.

  32. Cognition and Cancer • Play “Cognition and the Immune System: Mind/Body Interaction” (10:20) Segment #4 from The Mind: Psychology Teaching Modules (2nd edition).

  33. Stress and Disease:Stress and Heart Problems Module 13: Effects of Stress

  34. Type A Individuals • Individuals who are competitive, hard-driving, impatient, verbally aggressive, and anger-prone. • More prone to heart attacks and other stress related illnesses

  35. Type B Individuals • Individuals who are easygoing, laid-back, and relaxed

  36. The End

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