PSY 113 1st Edition Lecture 32Outline of Last Lecture I. Last QuizII. Due DatesIII. Extra Credit AnswersOutline of Current LectureI. Nepal EarthquakeII. StressIII. Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Rating scaleIV. PTSDV. Stress ResponseCurrent LectureNepal Earthquake-Nepal had a horrible earthquake over the weekend-Experiencing tremors/aftershock-over 4,000 deaths-7.9 on the rictor scaleWhat is stress?-the earthquake and its effects are a source of stress-stress results can be both positive and negative-psychological and physiological-positive stress = eustress (YOU-STRESS)-prolonged stress exhaustionStress Response and Sources-major life events-catastrophes-daily hassles (frustration)-conflictHolmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Rating scale-Rank 1: Death of a spouse – life change units 100-Rank 2: Divorce – LC units 73-Rank 3: Marital separation – LC 65-Rank 4: Jail term – LC 63-Rank 7: Marriage – LC 50The Undergraduate Stress Questionnaire-Sample items on quiz:- Death- Finals week- Significant other cheated on youThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Problems with your computer- Working while in school- Can’t finish everything you need to do- Parents controlling with money- Had a visit from a relative and entertained him/herCatastrophes-uncontrollable disasters that can be traumatic-affect both physical and mental healthExtremities of Stress: Trauma and PTSD-worst trauma you ever had-most people say unexpected death or injury-because it’s unexpected-sexual assault/rape is the most commonly occurring violent crime on campusDaily Hassles-may add to stress of major life events-may just be part of daily lifeConflicts-Approach-approach conflict: positive and positive. You want to see the latest suerhero movie but your date wants to see the latest comedy movie-Avoidance-Avoidance conflict: two negatives. Withdraw from a required class or stay in class and get a Dor F-Approach-Avoidance Conflict: one positive and one negative. Dogs are cute and cuddly but they need you to wake up early for walks-Or multiple conflicts and you have 3 things to do like 3 job offers that you can accept one ofThe Experience of Stress-acculturative and minority stress-poverty and stress-resilience in the faces of stress-Author of “Man’s Search for Meaning”, wrote about finding a meaning in your life even under horrible circumstancesThe Stress response-this section covers:- The biology of stress- Stress and
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