Product in every market have both substitutes and complements, Substitutes is product that can be used instead of some product, and complements are normally two or more different product but, have to buy together to use the product in complete.…
Acute Stress: a short-term state of arousal, in response to a perceived threat or challenge that has a definite endpoint (Huffman & Dowdell, 2015, p.86).…
In The Rise in Obesity is Due to Stress, Denise Cummins claims the rise of obesity in the United States is because of stress levels. Cummins explains that the United States rates at number 11 as one of the countries most stressed and unhappy. She explains that although we eat on average, just 100 more calories than other countries, we are fatter because of stress. Cummins mentions daily stress and chronic stress. The author says daily stress has become a normal part of life. This stress, she mentions causes weight gain, but not as much as chronic stress. Chronic stress is worse because it releases cortisol, a stress hormone. This hormone concentrates the fat towards the abdomen even in people who are not obese. She also mentions that apart from concentrating fat in the abdomen, cortisol increases an appetite…
Maladaptive thoughts, which might have led to increased stress for this student include the extent of problems. Looking at a health perspective, this student could be having anxiety, which will bring on shortness of breath rapid heart rates. This student is increasing stress while talking him or her into a heart attack. Looking at the diet, he or she may put more stress on themselves by not going to the gym and giving into the fast food. Thoughts could be “why change, it will be the same”. Maladaptive thoughts can harm a person. Reading into the negatives will lead to acting in negative ways.…
What are the differences between physiological and psychological needs? Provide examples of each in your response.…
Stress is a common element found in everyone’s life (adults, teens, etc.). Everyone gets so overwhelmed while under stress, that they forget how to handle it. When I’m under stress I decide to do breathing exercises, play so basketball, or listen to music. These stress relievers can all help you get your mind off of your problems and get you focused on what you’re doing.…
Stress fracture is a small break or crack in a bone. A stress fracture can be fully broken (complete) or partially broken (incomplete). The most common sites for stress fractures are the bones in the front of your feet (metatarsals) and the long bone of your lower leg (tibia). a),…
The diathesis stress model is a way of explaining how an individual ends’ up with a mental disorder whether it be by genetics and life experiences or both influencing the disorder. Suppose someone has a genetic defect within their genes that allows them to be more susceptible to a mental disorder than others. During their lifespan, they encounter a life-changing event that leaves them homeless and or perhaps they lost their entire family due to a car accident at a young age. If they cannot handle the stress of either of these events and somehow they begin to feel overwhelmed, than they are more than likely to develop a mental disorder. Now let’s suppose in an alternate time line where there has been no life altering event or sufficient amounts…
Identify four major ongoing stressors in your life. In my everyday life I am encountered with different stimuli that end up becoming stressors. Four of the many stressors that I consider to be major are school, work, communication, and time. I consider school to be a main stressor for me because it is I big part of my life where I am required to manage my time wisely. There is a lot of homework to be done, different assignments with the same deadline, and having to assist my son with his school homework too.…
The vulnerability-stress model states that psychological disorders result from an interaction between biological and environmental factors. According to this model, individuals who have a biological vulnerability to a particular disorder will have the disorder only if certain environmental stressors are present.…
Stress, as defined by Oxford English Dictionary, is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Everyone will encounter some sort of stress throughout their day to day lives. This is normal a perfectly healthy. Once stress becomes ongoing people begin to develop Chronic Stress. Chronic stress can lead to many health problems and while it still affects the body the same a regular stress it becomes dangerous due of long-term exposure. The question is what does stress do that can be so dangerous and lead it to be called a silent killer.…
Many psychologists define stress as the physiological and psychological response to a condition that threatens or challenges an individual and requires some form of adaptation or adjustment. Anything can give you stress for example, family, school, sports, work, bills and etc. Sometimes people can handle it on their own or sometimes they’ll need that help like medication. There’s different types of medications, dosage, generic or name brand. Like for example: Prozac is the brand name for fluoxetine. So fluoxetine is generic some are addicting and some are not. Sometimes stress can lead to suicide it just depends on the situation at times.…
1. Check off any of the following symptoms you have experienced in the past 6 months.…
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) in its simplest form is psychological first aid done typically within the first 24 to 48 hours, of an incident to individuals who have been exposed to a sever psychological trauma.…
Stress is something people can experience when they are responding to certain demands. Stress can affect the way a person feels both emotionally and physically. If a person finds certain situations too difficult they may begin to experience symptoms of stress such as a racing heart, heightened senses and sweaty palms. Although the symptoms of stress can feel unpleasant, stress is not always a bad thing.…
