perdev module 5

Stress

Refers to the demands placed on an organism to adapt, cope, or adjust to various situations.

Health Psychology

Field of study that focuses on understanding the relationships between psychological factors and the prevention and treatment of physical health problems.

Daily Hassles

Regularly occurring conditions and experiences that can threaten or harm our well-being.

Life Changes

Significant events or transitions that occur at irregular intervals in our lives.

Albert Ellis and Stress

Psychologist who emphasized that our beliefs about events, rather than the events themselves, can be stressors. He proposed the ABC model of stress.

Eustress

Positive form of stress that promotes personal growth and development.

Coping Strategies

Approaches individuals use to manage and adapt to stress.

Problem-focused coping

Dealing directly with the problems posed by stressful situations.

Emotion-focused coping

Managing the emotional distress caused by stressful situations.

Avoidance Coping

Ignoring or avoiding stressors rather than addressing them directly.

Social Support

Resources received from others, such as emotional or informational assistance, that facilitate healthy coping.