Albert Bandura
(1997) stated that “the intensity and chronicity of human stress is governed largely by perceived control over the demands of one’s life” (p. 262). As cogently described in his statement, our reaction to potential stressors depends to a large extent on how much control we feel we have over such things.
Who defined stress as the response of the body to any demand?
The word ‘stress’ is used in physics to refer to the interaction between a force and the resistance to counter that force, and it was
Hans Selye
who first incorporated this term into the medical lexicon to describe the “nonspecific response of the body to any demand “.
What is the major criticism of both the stimulus and response based definitions?
The major criticism both of the stimulus and response based definition of stress are that both definitions of the stimulus and response base
tend to provide definition that are complete when targeting or focusing on stress in which a person could exhibit.
When did the term stress enter scientific literature?
The term stress as it relates to the human condition first emerged in scientific literature in
the 1930s
, but it did not enter the popular vernacular until the 1970s.
Is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level?
If stress exceeds the optimal level, it will reach
the distress region
, where it will become excessive and debilitating, and performance will decline (Everly & Lating, 2002).
What are 5 physical symptoms of stress?
- Aches and pains.
- Chest pain or a feeling like your heart is racing.
- Exhaustion or trouble sleeping.
- Headaches, dizziness or shaking.
- High blood pressure.
- Muscle tension or jaw clenching.
- Stomach or digestive problems.
- Trouble having sex.
Who is the father of stress?
The concept of stress remains prominent in public health and owes much to the work of
Hans Selye
(1907–1982), the “father of stress.” One of his main allies in this work has never been discussed as such: the tobacco industry.
When a person is a stressor likely to be seen as a threat?
A stressor would likely be appraised as a threat if
one anticipates that it could lead to some kind of harm, loss
, or other negative consequence; conversely, a stressor would likely be appraised as a challenge if one believes that it carries the potential for gain or personal growth.
Which of the following is an example of stimulus discrimination?
For example, the
smell of food
is an unconditioned stimulus, while salivating to the smell is an unconditioned response. If the dogs did not drool in response to the trumpet noise, it means that they are able to discriminate between the sound of the tone and the similar stimulus.
What do you study show about the relationship between stress and memory?
Studies show that
moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material
. Serious stress increases the ability of the brain to translate and remember stressful events. These memories kept in the brain’s part in charge for survival.
When was the word stress first used?
The term “stress”, as it is currently used was coined by Hans Selye in
1936
, who defined it as “the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change”.
What is the origin of stress?
The term stress was
borrowed from the field of physics by one of the fathers of stress research Hans Selye
. In physics, stress describes the force that produces strain on a physical body (i.e.: bending a piece of metal until it snaps occurs because of the force, or stress, exerted on it).
Which stress is said to eustress?
Michael Genovese says we rarely think of stress as a positive thing, but eustress is just that —
positive stress
. “Exciting or stressful events cause a chemical response in the body,” he explained. Eustress is usually a product of nerves, which can be brought on when faced with a fun challenge.
At which stage of Selye general adaptation syndrome is a person especially vulnerable to illness?
In both cases, the stress experienced by the surviving spouse would be intense, continuous, and—according the general adaptation syndrome—would eventually increase vulnerability to illness or disease (
exhaustion stage
).
What about a Type A personality has the strongest correlation with heart disease?
The researchers found that more than twice as many Type A people as
Type B people
developed coronary heart disease. When the figures were adjusted for smoking, lifestyle, etc. it still emerged that Type A people were nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease as Type B people.
What does the Social Readjustment Rating Scale SRRS measure?
The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), more commonly known as the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, was created to do just that. This tool helps us
measure the stress load we carry
, and think about what we should do about it.
