BBH 101 Exam 2; Questions and Answers
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stress Correct Answer-the process by which we perceive and respond to
events that are perceived as harmful, threatening, or challenging
stressor Correct Answer-any event or situation that triggers coping
adjustment
BBH 101 Exam 2; Questions and Answers
Rated A+
stress Correct Answer-the process by which we perceive and respond to
events that are perceived as harmful, threatening, or challenging
stressor Correct Answer-any event or situation that triggers coping
adjustments
biological processes of stress Correct Answer-stress experiences can differ
according to an individual's unique physiology and levels of physiological
reactivity
same basic processes affect everyone
Greater regulatory control, hardly personality
psychological influences of stress Correct Answer-affect stressor appraisals
manageable (unstressful) vs unmanageable (stressful)
based on personalities and individual's life experiences
Using active coping mechanisms, being grateful, exercising, using relaxation
techniques
social influences Correct Answer-Interacting with pets, disclosing emotional
experiences, experiencing helpful social support
, BBH 101 Exam 2; Questions and Answers
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significant life events that affect the ways we look at stress Correct Answer-
Life change units
Holmes and Rahe research
social readjustment rating scale
Holmes and Rahe research Correct Answer-life changing units
Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) Correct Answer-attempts to quantify
life events in terms of life change units
-first systematic efforts to link stress and illness
problems with SRRS Correct Answer-subjectivity
does not consider individual differences in cognitive appraisal
daily hassles that cause stress Correct Answer-concern about weight, health,
appearance, having too much to do
misplacing or losing items
may impact the unborn
may be symptoms of stress
can interact with background stress
daily uplifts Correct Answer-relating well with friends
completing a task
stress of emerging adulthood Correct Answer-transition from adolescence to
adulthood is no longer signified by completing school, leaving home, become
financially independent, marrying and having children
there is a delay in adulthood for onset of marriage has been pushed back and
there are social and environmental changes that play a role
-time is identified as being fun and exciting, freedom rich, and stressful
-cultural causes include need for more education, unemployment, workplace
rejection, and search for sense of self
work stress Correct Answer-high levels are linked to risk of emotional or
mental health problems and mood and anxiety disorders
social-evaluative threat and stereotype threat
social-evaluative threat: Correct Answer-negative views in social groups
based on appearance
stereotype threat Correct Answer-being in a certain group causes negative
connotations
burnout Correct Answer-a state of physical, emotional, and mental
exhaustion created by long-term involvement in an emotionally demanding
situation and accompanied by lowered performance and motivation
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