Hans Selye & Kurt Lewin & Stress 7.4

stress

the process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging

stressor

Anything that causes stress, taking tests, finding a job

eustress

A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal, marriage

distress

negative life events, overworking, death

Hans Selye

General Adaptation Syndrome

General Adaptation Syndrome

alarm react - stressor occurs
resistance - body resist/adjusts to stress before exhaustion occurs
exhaustion - prolonged stress, immune system suffers

Kurt Lewin

identified 3 conflicts when in presence of a stressful situation

aproach aproach conflict

chose between 2 attractive alternatives, chosing one means losing other

avoidance-avoidance conflict

a choice must be made between two unattractive goals

aproach avoidance conflict

one option that has positives and negatives

multiple avoidance-approach conflict

situation is complex and individual is present w/ two or more goals that each of major positive and negative consequences