changes-these are different 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
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What is stress? Identifying the causes‚ effects‚ and dealing with them. Stress is present in everybody. It occurs daily in people’s lives. “Who’s not stressed? That’s just life. Life is stress‚” says Kathleen Hall‚ founder of the Stress Institute in Atlanta (Jayson‚ 2012). Stress is a body condition that occurs in response to actual or anticipated difficulties in life (Rice‚ 1987). “The most current definitions state that stress is the mental and physical response and adaptation by our bodies
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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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Effects of stress in the workplace There are two main outcomes of exposure to job stress - The first type relates to energy depletion‚ which is emotional exhaustion and psychological distress - The second relates to motivational responses‚ which are job satisfaction‚ lowered morale‚ reduced personal accomplishment and depersonalisation (feeling personally detached from the job) In terms of these factors there are real costs personally and to our business‚ which I am sure everyone here has
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some‚ stress might be an ordinary and daily problem‚ but to other stress can lead to many different things‚ and has many affects. Stress has numerous roots that can be related to the environment we live in. Also‚ many other issues affect what stresses an individual‚ what it can lead to‚ and how it can be avoided. Stress can have strong side effects like depression‚ breakdown‚ and burn out. In order to overcome stress and its affects‚ a person must first understand what stress is and what causes it
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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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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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The effects of Stress on Short Term Memory When someone says the word stress the mind immediately shifts to a negative thought with painful consequences‚ although stress can be either positive or negative. Negative stress has been blamed for a variety of health issues as well as psychological and physiological symptoms and problems. It is estimated that millions of pounds are lost in work related‚ educational and health care costs every year due to stress. While stress is a naturally occurring
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Effects of College Stress Stress comes from variety of sources and does not seem to impact everyone in the same way. What is stressful to one person may not cause stress for another. In small doses‚ stress helps you to stay focused‚ energetic‚ and alert. But when stress becomes overwhelming‚ it can damage your health‚ your mood‚ your productivity‚ your relationships‚ and your quality of life. One of the effects of stress would be emotion; a person can suffer from loss of confidence while in unfamiliar
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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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