Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing- Exam 1
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adaptive response behavior that maintains the integrity of the
individual
stressor a biological, psychological, social, or chemical
factor that causes physical or emotional tension
stress an individual's reaction to any change that
requires adjustment or response, this can be
physical, mental or emotional
maladaptive response behavior disrupts the integrity of the individual,
these responses are considered harmful and
unhealthy.
three concepts of stress 1.stress as a biological response
2. stress as an environmental event,
3. stress between transaction between the
individual and the environment
flight or flight syndrome is known as general adaptive syndrome
,what are the 3 stages of the general 1. alarm reaction stage
adaptive syndrome 2. stage of resistance
3. stage of exhaustion
what is a biological response to flight of flight syndrome, response to change in
stress? system
the alarm reaction stage is when? the physiological responses of the flight or fight
syndrome are initiated.
What happens in the stage of The individual uses the physiological responses
resistance ? that occurred in the alarm reaction stage as a
defense mechanism
What happens when adaptation the individual avoids the third stage (stage of
occurs in the stage of resistance ? exhaustion) or this stage is delayed.
What happens in the stage of this occurs when the body is dealing with
exhaustion ? prolonged exposure to the stressor. energy is
depleted. individual may experience headaches,
mental disorders, ulcers, CAD etc.
Adaptation process in which the individuals response to
change results in preservation of the individuals
integrity or timely return to equilibrium
What is stress caused by an an event that triggers an individuals adaptive
environmental event? physiological and psychological responses. event
causes change in the individuals life pattern and
the individual requires adjustment in lifestyle.
change can be either negative or positive.
, what does Stress as a transaction relationship between internal variables (person)
between the individual and the and the external variables (environment). There
environment mean? are three concepts to this: precipitating event,
individuals perception to the event, and
predisposing factors.
Whats a precipitating event a stimulus arising from the internal or external
environment and perceived by the individual in a
specific manner. The individuals cognitive
appraisal will determine if it causes stress or not.
cognitive appraisal Personal interpretation of the situation that
triggers stress
The individuals perception of the There are two types primary appraisal and
event secondary appraisal.
what is primary appraisal? There are three types:
1. irrelevant
2. benign-positive
3. stressful
Whats irrelevant appraisal? outcome holds no significance for the individual
whats benign-positive appraisal? it is an outcome that produces pleasure for the
individual.
What are stressful appraisals? this includes harm or loss, threat, and challenge.
harm or loss: damage or loss already
experienced by the individual
threat: perceived as anticipated harms or losses
challenge: the individual focuses on the potential
for gain or growth rather than the risks with the
event.
|EXAM (MULTIPLE CHOICES) AND
(RATIONALES) QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT 2026
Save
Terms in this set (162)
adaptive response behavior that maintains the integrity of the
individual
stressor a biological, psychological, social, or chemical
factor that causes physical or emotional tension
stress an individual's reaction to any change that
requires adjustment or response, this can be
physical, mental or emotional
maladaptive response behavior disrupts the integrity of the individual,
these responses are considered harmful and
unhealthy.
three concepts of stress 1.stress as a biological response
2. stress as an environmental event,
3. stress between transaction between the
individual and the environment
flight or flight syndrome is known as general adaptive syndrome
,what are the 3 stages of the general 1. alarm reaction stage
adaptive syndrome 2. stage of resistance
3. stage of exhaustion
what is a biological response to flight of flight syndrome, response to change in
stress? system
the alarm reaction stage is when? the physiological responses of the flight or fight
syndrome are initiated.
What happens in the stage of The individual uses the physiological responses
resistance ? that occurred in the alarm reaction stage as a
defense mechanism
What happens when adaptation the individual avoids the third stage (stage of
occurs in the stage of resistance ? exhaustion) or this stage is delayed.
What happens in the stage of this occurs when the body is dealing with
exhaustion ? prolonged exposure to the stressor. energy is
depleted. individual may experience headaches,
mental disorders, ulcers, CAD etc.
Adaptation process in which the individuals response to
change results in preservation of the individuals
integrity or timely return to equilibrium
What is stress caused by an an event that triggers an individuals adaptive
environmental event? physiological and psychological responses. event
causes change in the individuals life pattern and
the individual requires adjustment in lifestyle.
change can be either negative or positive.
, what does Stress as a transaction relationship between internal variables (person)
between the individual and the and the external variables (environment). There
environment mean? are three concepts to this: precipitating event,
individuals perception to the event, and
predisposing factors.
Whats a precipitating event a stimulus arising from the internal or external
environment and perceived by the individual in a
specific manner. The individuals cognitive
appraisal will determine if it causes stress or not.
cognitive appraisal Personal interpretation of the situation that
triggers stress
The individuals perception of the There are two types primary appraisal and
event secondary appraisal.
what is primary appraisal? There are three types:
1. irrelevant
2. benign-positive
3. stressful
Whats irrelevant appraisal? outcome holds no significance for the individual
whats benign-positive appraisal? it is an outcome that produces pleasure for the
individual.
What are stressful appraisals? this includes harm or loss, threat, and challenge.
harm or loss: damage or loss already
experienced by the individual
threat: perceived as anticipated harms or losses
challenge: the individual focuses on the potential
for gain or growth rather than the risks with the
event.
