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Stress and Violence
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08/06/2011

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Term
What is the definition of stress according to Eisdorfer?
Definition
nThe perception by an individual that their life circumstances have exceeded their capacity to cope
nExamines the Interaction of the Individual  with the Environment
nIndividual can either act out or act in when they can’t cope

UndercontrolledvsOvercontrolled

Term
What are the endogenous potential activators?
Definition
ninternal demands and pressures
nphysiologic needs
nsymptoms of strain
npsychological conflict
nemotions or affects
Term
What is emotion/affect?
Definition
nspecialized state that simultaneously adjusts, cognition, physiology, subjective experience, and behavior
nAffects of anger, fear, sadness, shame, joy
nallows for individual to effectively respond in a particular kind situation
emotional capacities are shaped by situations repeatedly in course of evolution
 
Term
What are the exogenous potential activators?
Definition
nPhysical or Environmental Situation
nSocial Network - Family, friends, religious affiliation
nWork/School
Shaming environment
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What are the three stages of prodorm to violence?
Definition
  1. Tense & anxious
  2. Lous, Verbally Strident and Abusive
  3. Psychomotor Hyperactivity (MAYDAY)
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