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Core - Introduction to Psychology

    Chapter 11

    Stress and Lifestyle

    11.1 : Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle01:27

    11.1 : Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle

    Stress refers to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions to events perceived as threatening or challenging. Physically, it can cause ...

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    11.2 : Types of Stressors01:23

    11.2 : Types of Stressors

    Stressors refer to events that cause stress and can be grouped into three main categories: catastrophes, significant life changes, and daily hassles, ...

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    11.3 : Psychological Responses to Stress01:20

    11.3 : Psychological Responses to Stress

    Psychological responses to stress refer to the various ways the mind reacts to challenging or threatening situations, such as job loss. The transactional ...

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    11.4 : Physiological Foundation of Stress01:24

    11.4 : Physiological Foundation of Stress

    Stress triggers a physiological response involving the activation of two critical systems: the sympathetic nervous system and the ...

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    11.5 : Stress Response System01:21

    11.5 : Stress Response System

    Hans Selye proposed that the stress response system, which activates in reaction to perceived threats or challenges, follows a consistent pattern. Using ...

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    11.6 : Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance01:20

    11.6 : Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance

    Frustration arises when individuals are blocked or prevented from reaching a desired goal or fulfilling a perceived need, such as when their input is ...

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    11.7 : Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance01:14

    11.7 : Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance

    Avoidance-avoidance conflicts occur when an individual faces two or more unpleasant goals or events. For instance, someone who fears dental procedures may ...

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    11.8 : Lazarus's Cognitive Appraisal Theory01:20

    11.8 : Lazarus's Cognitive Appraisal Theory

    Richard Lazarus introduced the cognitive–mediational theory of emotions, which emphasizes the perception of stress and an individual's appraisal ...

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    11.9 : Coping Strategies: Problem Focused01:27

    11.9 : Coping Strategies: Problem Focused

    Coping strategies involve actions to manage, tolerate, or reduce the effects of stressors, utilizing both behavioral and psychological approaches. ...

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    11.10 : Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused01:20

    11.10 : Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused

    Emotion-focused coping strategies aim to alter emotional responses to stressors, reducing their emotional impact and enhancing the capacity to address ...

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    11.11 : Lifestyle Factors and Health01:20

    11.11 : Lifestyle Factors and Health

    Lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, eating right, and quitting smoking, significantly impact overall health. Firstly, physical ...

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    11.12 : Stress and Mental Health01:30

    11.12 : Stress and Mental Health

    Stress is significantly linked to conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder, which affect mental health. Chronic stress releases ...

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    11.13 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques I01:26

    11.13 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques I

    Specific personality characteristics, such as conscientiousness, personal control, and self-efficacy, influence how effectively a person manages stress ...

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    11.14 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques II01:23

    11.14 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques II

    Personality types, like Type A and Type B, and people's outlook on life events— optimistic or pessimistic —shape their responses to ...

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    11.15 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques III01:25

    11.15 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques III

    Regular exercise and meditation are powerful tools for preventing and managing stress. Firstly, regular exercise, like jogging, strengthens the heart and ...

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    11.16 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques IV01:26

    11.16 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques IV

    Stress can lead to unhealthy behaviors like smoking, drinking alcohol, and overeating. While these actions may temporarily relieve stress, they create a ...

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    11.17 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques V01:28

    11.17 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques V

    Social support involves receiving reassurance, feeling valued, feeling loved, and being part of a caring network.  This support can come from ...

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    11.18 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI01:30

    11.18 : Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI

    Motivation and religious faith are essential factors for maintaining health and managing stress effectively. Research studying motivation highlights that ...

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    11.19 : Psychoneuroimmunology: Cardiovascular Disease01:27

    11.19 : Psychoneuroimmunology: Cardiovascular Disease

    Psychoneuroimmunology is a field that studies the connections between stress, the immune system, and health outcomes. Traumatic events can disrupt key ...

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    11.20 : Psychoneuroimmunology: Diabetes and Cancer01:19

    11.20 : Psychoneuroimmunology: Diabetes and Cancer

    Diabetes and cancer may also be associated with stress. Type 2 diabetes, a chronic illness characterized by insufficient insulin production by the ...

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