HSC3102 CH. 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++

HSC3102 CH. 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ Common stressors • Life changes- marriage, divorce, moving new job • Daily hassles- Commute, preparing dinner, cleaning the house • Chronic Stressors- Occur repeatedly, living in the noisy city Reactions to Stress •Physiological Responses to Stress- Fight or flight, GAS •Psychological & Emotional Responses to Stress •Cognitive Responses to Stress- primary & secondary appraisals Physiological Responses to stress Fight or flight response, Generalized adaptation phase Generalized adaptation phase - the internal fight to restore homeostasis in the face of a stressor - Hans Selye (rat study) - Nonspecific - three stages: 1. alarm phase- Identify the situation as stressful; shut down unnecessary functions 2. resistance phase- Combat stressor 3. exhaustion phase- below homeostasis Emotions we feel due to stress Angry, anxious, overwhelmed Primary appraisal of stress Black bear out and about. Primary appraisal is you know that isn't common and identify the stress Secondary appraisal of stress decide if you can handle the stress Tend and befriend Females often care for children and immediate family members and befriend others for support. How can stress impact the immune system in terms of behaviors? Stress can also influence the immune system when people behave in certain ways that would affect the immune system negatively: •missing sleep, drinking alcohol, smoking •these behaviors increase risk of diseases