Sources of Stress

What are the three stages of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

What does the Fight or Flight Response involve?

The body's immediate response to a perceived threat, mediated by the sympathetic nervous system

What does the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measure?

It measures stress based on life events

How did Holmes and Rahe (1970) relate life events to stress?

Life events require mental energy and can lead to stress

What was the main finding of Rahe's Study (1970)?

There was a significant correlation between stressful life events and illness incidences in 2,500 sailors

Which personality type is associated with higher stress levels according to Friedman and Roseman (1978)?

Type A personality

What are some common sources of workplace stress?

Long hours, job security, workplace relationships, and communication access

What did the Johanssen Study reveal about occupational stress?

Task repetition and social isolation are significant stress factors

What were the findings of Chandola et al. (2008) regarding work stress and coronary heart disease?

There was a significant association between work stress and CHD, especially in individuals aged 37–49

What defines the concept of determinism in the context of stress?

Responses to stressors are dictated by external factors such as life events and workplace environments

What is the significance of understanding sources of stress?

Helps in understanding psychological and physiological impacts, as well as managing the effect of stress

What did Selye (1976) define stress as?

The nonspecific response of the body to any demand

What relationship did the Johanssen study discover among sawmill workers?

Finishers exhibited higher adrenaline levels and reported feeling rushed and less well compared to a control group

What is burnout and in which professions is it commonly seen?

Burnout is prominent in high-stress professions like nursing and paramedicine

What are the weaknesses of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) theory?

Narrow focus on biological responses; it lacks consideration for psychological/social factors and individual differences

What does the concept of free will emphasize in stress management?

Personal agency and the ability to make choices in response to stressors