Stress and Your Health — Syllabus
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology
What Stress and Your Health covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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Topics in Stress and Your Health
Meaning and Concept of Stress
- Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain caused by challenging or threatening situations.
- It can be both positive (eustress) and negative (distress).
- Eustress motivates and improves performance, while distress causes discomfort and poor performance.
Signs and Symptoms of Stress
- Stress shows up in four main ways: physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral.
- Physical signs include fast heartbeat, tense muscles, dry mouth, and stomach upset.
- Emotional signs include anxiety, irritability, sadness, and anger.
Sources and Types of Stressors
- Stressors are events or situations that cause stress.
- Four main sources: Family, Occupational/Educational, Personal, and Environmental.
- Examples: family illness, exam pressure, low self-esteem, natural disasters.
Effects of Stress on Health
- Prolonged stress weakens the immune system, making the body more prone to infections like colds.
- Stress contributes to serious health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, and ulcers.
- Mental health issues like anxiety, phobias, and insomnia are linked to chronic stress.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Stress
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