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Types of Stress [Health Psych] - Coggle Diagram
Types of Stress [Health Psych]
Frustration
experienced when the pursuit of some goal is thwarted
want smth but can't have it
elicit anger & aggression
brief & insignificant
Pressure
involves expectations / demands that one behave in certain way
expected to execute task / responsibilities quickly
conform to others' expectations
common
often self-imposed
link to psychological symptoms & measures of mental health
increased pressure
increased risk of heart diseases
Change
any substantial alterations in one's living circumstances that require readjustment
Social Readjustment Rating Scale
measure life changes as form of stress
higher scores
increased vulnerability to many physical and psychological problems
values reflect magnitude of readjustment
does not measure change exclusively
Internal Conflict
occurs when 2 or more incompatible motivations or behavioural impulses compete for expression
generate considerable psychological distress
approach-approach conflict
choice must be made btween 2 attractive goals
least stressful
conflict over impt issues
troublesome
avoidance-avoidance conflict
choice must be made btween 2 unattractive goals
most unpleasant & highly stressful
approach-avoidance conflict
choice must be made about whether to pursue a single goal that has both attractive and unattractive aspects
common & quite stressful
take risk to pursue desirable outcome
produce vacillation
indeceiveness