Nature, Types, and Sources of Stress
An introduction to the concept of stress as a life challenge, including the cognitive theory of stress and the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). Students will identify various physical, environmental, and psychological sources of stress.
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An introduction to the concept of stress as a life challenge, including the cognitive theory of stress and the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). Students will identify various physical, environmental, and psychological sources of stress.
Key Questions
- How does Lazarus's cognitive theory explain the stress appraisal process?
- What are the three stages of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
- How do daily hassles compare to major life events as sources of stress?
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