PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology - Textbook

• Differentiate between stimulus-based and response-based definitions of stress
• Define stress as a process
• Differentiate between good stress and bad stress
• Describe the early contributions of Walter Cannon and Hans Selye to the stress research field
• Understand the physiological basis of stress and describe the general adaptation syndrome
• Describe different types of possible stressors
• Explain the importance of life changes as potential stressors
• Describe the Social Readjustment Rating Scale
• Understand the concepts of job strain and job burnout
• Explain the nature of psychophysiological disorders
• Describe the immune system and how stress impacts its functioning
• Describe how stress and emotional factors can lead to the development and exacerbation of cardiovascular disorders, asthma, and tension headaches
• Define coping and differentiate between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping
• Describe the importance of perceived control in our reactions to stress
• Explain how social support is vital in health and longevity
• Define and discuss happiness, including its determinants
• Describe the field of positive psychology and identify the kinds of problems it addresses
• Explain the meaning of positive affect and discuss its importance in health outcomes
• Describe the concept of flow and its relationship to happiness and fulfillment

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     14.1 What is Stress?
     14.2 Stressors
     14.3 Stress and Illness
     14.4 Regulation of Stress
     14.5 The Pursuit of Happiness

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