Stress, Lifestyle, & Health

Flashcards covering key concepts about Stress, Lifestyle, and Health.

Stress

How we respond to events appraised as negatively affecting our well-being.

Primary appraisal

Judgment about potential harm related to a stressful event.

Secondary appraisal

Judgment about coping options for dealing with a stressful event.

Eustress

Good stress.

Distress

Bad stress.

Health Psychology

Studies the connection between stress and illness, and the basis of lifestyle choices.

Fight-or-Flight Response

Cannon's concept describing the body's immediate reaction to a perceived threat, preparing to either fight or flee.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Selye's three-stage model of the body's physiological reactions to stress: Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion.

Alarm Stage

The first stage of GAS, where the body initially responds to a stressor.

Resistance Stage

The second stage of GAS, where the body attempts to adapt to the stressor.

Exhaustion Stage

The third stage of GAS, where the body's resources are depleted, leading to potential health problems.

Stressors

Traumatic events and life changes that cause stress.