The document discusses stress, health, and coping. It covers the biopsychosocial model of health and defines stress. It describes different types of stressors like life changes, daily hassles, and catastrophes. It also discusses the endocrine and immune system responses to stress as well as the general adaptation syndrome. Finally, it examines factors that influence stress and coping such as social support, explanatory style, and problem-focused versus emotion-focused coping strategies.

1. Stress, Health, and Coping

5. Daily Hassles—a nnoying events in everyday life We all have “bad hair” days; these minor things can add up to lots of stress

6. Catastrophes— unpredictable, large-scale events can be extremely stressful and change our lives; can lead to PTSD

13. General Adaptation Syndrome Phase 1: Alarm Reaction Phase 2: Resistance (cope) Phase 3: Exhaustion Stress Resistance