The document discusses stress, its causes and symptoms. It defines stress as the physical and emotional response to change and classifies stress as either positive or negative, acute or chronic. It then lists numerous life events, daily hassles, environmental and physical factors that can cause stress. The document continues by listing symptoms of stress which are behavioral, physical, emotional, cognitive and in the workplace. It discusses how jobs and different job aspects like responsibilities and relationships can be a source of stress. Retirement and life transitions are also noted as potential stressors.

1. STRESS IS A PERSON’S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO CHANGE.

4. 1. DEATH OF A SPOUSE 2. DIVORCE 3. MARITAL SEPARATION 4. IMPRISONMENT 5. DEATH OF A CLOSE RELATIVE 6. PERSONAL INJURY OR ILLNESS 7. MARRIAGE 8. FIRED FROM A JOB 9. MARITAL RECONCILIATION 10. RETIREMENT 11. ILLNESS OF A RELATIVE 12. PREGNANCY 13. SEXUAL PROBLEMS 14. BIRTH OR ADOPTION 15. BUSINESS READJUSTMENT Continued…

5. 16. Change in financial status 17. Death of a close friend 18. Change to different work 19. Increased arguments with spouse 20. Mortgage or loan for major purchase 21. Foreclosure on mortgage or loan 22. Change in job responsibilities 23. Child leaving home 24. Problems with in-laws 25. Outstanding personal achievement 26. Spouse begins or stops work 27. Begin or end school 28. Change in living conditions 29. Changing personal habits 30. Problems with your boss Continued…

6. 31. CHANGE IN WORK 32. HOURS/CONDITIONS 33. CHANGE IN RESIDENCE OR SCHOOL RECREATION 34. CHURCH OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 35. MORTGAGE OR LOAN 36. CHANGE IN SLEEPING HABITS 37. CHANGE IN FAMILY GATHERINGS 38. CHANGE IN EATING HABITS 39. VACATION 40. ANY FESTIVALS 41. MINOR LAW VIOLATION

59. Link between stress and arousal

66. Figure 9.1 The General Adaptation System

70. Lazarus’s Cognitive Theory G. A. S. Healthy Adaptation or Illness Stressor Appraisal Selye assumed that stress depended only on the intensity of the stressor. Lazarus proposed that a mental process determines whether stress occurs.

71. Lazarus and Folkman’s Theory Stressor Primary Appraisal: Is Stressor Negative? Can be negative if it involves harm or loss, threat, or challenge (chance to grow). Secondary Appraisal: Can I Control the Situation? If coping resources are adequate, then consider options: problem-focused or emotion-focused coping strategies. Yes No No Stress

98. Figure 9.2 Causes and Consequences of Stress

100. Figure 9.3 Workload, Stress, and Performance

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