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Chapter 12
Stress
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
12/09/2012

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Stress
Definition
Any circumstances that threaten or are perceived to threaten one's well being and tax one's coping abilites
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An approach - approach conflict
Definition
A choice must be kade netween two attractive goals (least stressful)
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An avoidance- avoidance conflict
Definition
A choice must be made between two unattractive goals (high stress)
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An approach-avoidance conflict
Definition
A choice must be made about whether to pursue a single goal that has both attractive and unattractive aspects. (stressful)
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An approach-avoidance conflict
Definition
A choice must be made about whether to pursue a single goal that has both attractive and unattractive aspects. (stressful)
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Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome(G.A.S)
Definition
A model of the body's stress response, stress reactions. This consists of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
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Coping
Definition
Efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands created by stress
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Type A personality
Definition
A strong competive orientation, imputiance and time urgency, and anger and hostlity
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Type B Personality
Definition
Relatively relaxed, patient, easygoing, and amicable behavior
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