1 / 8

Reactions to Stress

Reactions to Stress. Chapter 15, Section 2. Many are inborn and automatic. Not all reactions are clear cut: some are a combination of physiological, psychological, and behavioral. Physiological Responses. Adrenal glands are stimulated to produce: Hormones that increase blood sugar.

niles
Download Presentation

Reactions to Stress

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Reactions to Stress Chapter 15, Section 2

  2. Many are inborn and automatic. • Not all reactions are clear cut: some are a combination of physiological, psychological, and behavioral. Physiological Responses

  3. Adrenal glands are stimulated to produce: • Hormones that increase blood sugar. • Adrenaline, causing increased heartbeat and breathing. • Prepare for self defense. • Needed for survival. • Causes exhaustion and potentially death. Fight or Flight

  4. Most common response is anxiety. • Anger results from frustration. • Fear when danger is present. • Sometimes panic sets in. • Common in short-term psychological stress situations. Emotional Responses

  5. Difficulty concentrating/thinking clearly • Recurring thoughts • Poor decision making • Unjustified suspicion/distrust of others • Frustration can lead to burnout. • Feel incapable of doing a job well, are physically and emotionally exhausted. • Prolonged stress has a negative affect on mental health. Cognitive Responses

  6. Nervous habits, drinking/smoking, binging, drug use, fatigue. • May lose interest in eating, grooming, or bathing. • Aggression. • Tremors. • Escape; not always affective. • Alcoholism, drug addiction, unemployment, attempted suicide, as well as delinquency/criminal behavior. Behavioral Reactions

  7. Psychosomatic symptoms: Physical symptoms caused by stress or tension. • Headaches, stomach aches, muscle pain. • Prolonged arousal from stress can lead to other health problems, such as insomnia, migraines, difficulty breathing, urinary/bowel irregularities, muscle aches, ulcers, hypertension, heart disease. • Stress weakens the immune system. Physical Reactions

  8. Personality difference • Type A: Impatient, hostile, multitasking, guilt, competitive. Constant state of stress. • Type B: Relaxed, patient, not easily angered. • Emotional Expressiveness. • Perceived control over stressors • Social Support • Emotional support, appraisal (questioning), informational (advice), instrumental (direct help). Factors Influencing Stress Reactions

More Related