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Stress and Stress Management

ICSE · Class 12 · Psychology

Summary of Stress and Stress Management for ICSE Class 12 Psychology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Stress is a fundamental psychological and physiological response that affects every individual in modern society. Derived from the Latin word 'stringere' meaning 'to draw out tight,' stress represents the body and mind's reaction to real or imagined threats due to environmental changes or demands. I

Key Concepts

Stress is the non

Stress is the non-specific response of the body and mind to any demand for change that disturbs physical or mental equilibrium. It occurs when an indi

Stress develops through a sequential process

Stress develops through a sequential process: (1) A psychological or physical demand is placed on the individual, (2) The individual perceives and ass

Stressors are factors that trigger stress

Stressors are factors that trigger stress, categorized into four main types: (1) Physiological stressors (excessive exercise, lack of sleep, chronic p

GAS describes the body's physiological response

GAS describes the body's physiological response to stress through three stages: (1) Alarm Stage: Initial reaction with sympathetic nervous system acti

This model emphasizes that stress depends

This model emphasizes that stress depends on individual perception and cognitive evaluation, not just objective situations. It involves two stages: (1

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of stress and its basic nature as a psychological and physiological process
  • Distinguish between eustress (beneficial stress), distress (harmful stress), and neustress
  • Learn Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model and its three stages
  • Understand Lazarus and Folkman's Cognitive Appraisal Model and primary-secondary appraisal
  • Identify external stressors including life events, daily hassles, and work-related stress

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