STRESS In physics‚ stress is defined as a pressure or force exerted on a body. In psychology‚ stress is defined as the demand made on an organism to adopt‚ cope or adjust. Helpful stress is referred to as eustress. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY The field of psychology that studies the relationships between psychological factors (e.g. attitudes‚ beliefs‚ situational influences and behavior patterns) and the prevention and treatment of physical illness. MORE FACTS Intense stress or prolonged stress can overtax
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people respond to stress in different ways. Some people seem to be severely affected while others seem calm‚ cool‚ and collected all the time. Regardless‚ we all have it. It’s also important to note that there are two types of stress‚ Eustress (good stress) and Distress (not so good stress). Stress in humans results from interactions between persons and their environment that are perceived as straining or exceeding their adaptive capacities and threatening their well-being. The element of perception
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Republic of the Philippines Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Accountancy Sta. Mesa‚ Manila CONFLICT‚ FRUSTRATION AND STRESS (A Word Presentation prepared by Group VII) Reyno‚ Robinson C. Santiago‚ Manuelito T. Tolentino‚ Laila M. Tud‚ Sheilla Jean A. Ungsod‚ Ayesha Erika L. Valenzuela‚ Judith O. Valeros‚ Joanna Lyn P. FRUSTRATION‚ CONFLICT and STRESS 1. Frustration a. Definition b. Types c. Sources and Dynamics d. Theories e. Defense
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system‚ causing frequent colds and other illnesses. Psychologically‚ stress can lead to depression‚ anxiety and even panic attacks. Specifically‚ the stress produced by aggression in the workplace has "been associated with physical and psychological distress‚ resulting in decreased productivity‚ commitment and loyalty‚" says Harmon. Also‚ victims of or witnesses to violence in the workplace may suffer from a range of trauma-related illness including post-traumatic stress
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Health Guide UNIT 1 CHAPTER 1 Section 1 Life style disease: disease caused partly by unhealthy behaviors and partly by other factors. Risk factor: anything that increases the likelihood of injury‚ disease‚ or other health problem. Sedentary: not taking part in physical activity on regular bases. Controllable factor Uncontrollable factor Physical Activity Age Smoking Race Weight Gender Diet Heredity Controllable risk factor: risk factor in which you can do something about. Uncontrollable
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may be physical or psychological TYPES OF STRESS • Negative stress • Positive stress To be or not to be….. NEGATIVE STRESS “Distress” Distress or negative stress occurs when your level of stress is either too high or too low and your body and/or mind begin to respond negatively to the stressors. POSITIVE STRESS “EuStress” Eustress or positive stress occurs when your level of stress is high enough to motivate you to move into action to get things accomplished. Positive
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Before beginning this Effective Stress Management course‚ I never gave much thought to how well my stressors were controlled. Now that we are at the end of the course‚ I have learned so many new things‚ from the kinds of stress to coping skills and even relaxation techniques. All of this newly found knowledge has helped me to compile the following plan that will help me deal with my stress in the most optimal way. A major stressor in my life is school. I find that this particular stressor triggers
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date | Knowledge | Critical thinking | Personal efficacy | 8/22/12 | | -Self-confidence is your ability to validate yourself-The way we should think is in a gradient (nuance is your friend)-No one is 100% anything-6(or 7) liquids of history in order:1 beer‚2 wine‚3 coffee‚4 tea‚5 booze‚6 coke‚7 (to be) waterSo most of history we’ve been drunk | -English makes us think in opposites and makes it difficult to be mentally healthy. -rid yourself of moral judgment because we suck at it. -if you judge
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CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY Imus Campus Cavite Civic Center Palico IV‚ Imus‚ Cavite (046) 047-66-07/ (046) 471-67-60/ (046) 686-23-49 www.cvsu.edu.ph The Effects of Stress Alleviation Project to the Levels of Stress and Self-Esteem of Senior High School Students in Infant Jesus Colleges Cavite A.Y 2012-2013 In Partial Fulfillment of the Course Requirement in Experimental Psychology Submitted by: Beltran‚ Donna Bhel V. Garais‚ Karl Angelo L. Medina‚ Sabrina Summer S. Bachelor of Science
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exam) and in positive situations (e.g. a 21st birthday party) therefor affecting the person’s physiological and psychological health negatively and positively. He described the negative experience distress can be damaging and unpleasant and the positive experience as eustress. If a student experiences eustress before an exam it can sometimes be beneficial as the characteristics are; heightened awareness and increased mental alertness which may result in better cognitive and behavioural performance (Rice
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