types of stress‚ the process by which one appraises and copes with environmental threats and challenges. The events of daily life flow through a psychological filter that helps a person the react in certain ways. Some stress early in life is conducive to later emotional and physical growth. But stresses‚ or conflicts‚ can also threaten a person’s life as well and health. Behavioral psychologists have determined there is a correlation between stress and the declination on one’s behavior. One may
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December 2012 The Effects of Stress on Health The term “stress” is derived from the Latin word stringere‚ or to draw tight. Stress causes blood capillaries to close‚ which restricts bleeding if a flesh wound should occur. Your pupils dilate during a stressful event much the same way they do in response to a physical attraction: to gather more visual information about a situation. Chronic stress floods the brain with powerful hormones and chemicals that are
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Effects of Stress on the body We as human beings have several natural mechanisms that aid in allowing us to deal with stress. According to WebMD‚ (Amal Chakraburtty‚ 2010) the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Some individuals have an easier time with dealing with stress than others. Some people can take a moment to take a few deep breaths‚ some can vent to a friend and feel better‚ while other‚ less fortunate individuals may end up on medications or very ill because
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that stress is important‚ because I am a stressor myself. But there is much more to stress than I originally thought. Stress can actually kill you! It made me stop and think. In fact‚ stress is linked to the main causes of death in the world: heart disease‚ cancer‚ lung ailments‚ accidents‚ liver cirrhosis‚ and suicide. Stress is much more than I bargained for! In fact‚ there are many areas of stress that I found‚ but I tried to stick with the ones that affected me most‚ which means the effects of
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Stress and it’s Effects Stress is the emotional and physical way in which we respond to pressure‚ it is a strain on our body caused by that pressure. Stress can cause physical and mental symptoms‚ it affects people differently. Stress is not only brought on by unpleasant events but by happy changes as well. Such as having a new baby‚ buying a house and weddings etc. It is almost impossible to live without stress. The problem is if the stress gets out of control then it can harm your health
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II. Effects of Stress A. Physical Reaction The following are the physical reaction to stress: Increased heart rate Rapid pulse Increased sweating Shortness of breath Hypertension of increased blood pressure Tensed muscles Skin rashes Hair loss or alopecia Feeling nauseated Upset stomach Migraine B. Psychological Reaction The following are the psychological reactions to stress: Inability to concentrate Loss of self-confidence Feeling worried or anxious or apprehensive Depression Irritability
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The potential causes of stress are numerous. Your stress may be linked factors such as the state of the world‚ the environment in which you live or work‚ or your family. Your stress can also come from your own irresponsible behavior‚ negative attitudes and feelings‚ or unrealistic expectations. the causes of stress are highly individual. What you consider stressful depends on many factors‚ including your personality‚ general outlook on life‚ problem-solving abilities‚ and social support system
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The Stress Epidemic Stress can destroy a human physically‚ emotionally‚ and mentally. The average high school student in this generation shows to have higher stress and anxiety levels‚ along with increased medical problems from this stress‚ than ever before. Many factors can contribute to this stress and the negative effects it can take on one’s body and mind. With students and their undeveloped minds‚ stress takes a larger toll on their current and future health. But what exactly
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Piaget Worksheet 1 Piaget Worksheet Marissa Watts PSY/201 2/3/2013 Laura Schulz Associate Level Material Appendix B Piaget Worksheet Directions: Review Module 26 of Psychology and Your Life. Complete the matrix below and answer the questions that follow. Cognitive Stage | Age Range | Major Characteristics | Sensorimotor | Birth thru 2 years | Development of object permanence‚ development of motor skills‚ little or no capacity for symbolic representationExample: My nephew
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presents three theories‚ which all support the idea‚ that stress affects the biological and or psychological aspects of a person’s health. Selye ’s theory of systemic stress‚ is based on physiology and psychobiology and in later years he furthered his philosophic approach to his theory by stating that the use of altruistic egoism and earning thy neighbor’s love was helpful to well being. Lazarus theory details psychological stress which is an approach based on an evaluation of the event which
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