Chapter 4: Stress and Stress Management

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1. 1

   Definition And Nature Of Stress

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   Stress is a physiological and psychological response to demands that exceed...

2. 1.1

   Types Of Stress

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3. 2

   Types Of Stress

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4. 2.1

   Acute Stress

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5. 2.2

   Chronic Stress

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6. 3

   The Stress Process

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7. 3.1

   Stage 1: Stressor

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8. 3.2

   Stage 2: Perception Of Stress

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9. 3.3

   Stage 3: Physiological And Psychological Response

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10. 3.4

    Stage 4: Coping And Adaptation

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11. 4

    Theories Of Stress

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12. 4.1

    Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (Gas)

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13. 4.2

    Lazarus And Folkman’s Transactional Model Of Stress

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14. 4.3

    Cannon’s Fight Or Flight Response

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15. 5

    Sources Of Stress

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16. 5.1

    Environmental Stressors

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17. 5.2

    Social Stressors

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18. 5.3

    Psychological Stressors

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19. 5.4

    Physical Stressors

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20. 5.5

    Work-Related Stress

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    Work-related stress arises from job demands, deadlines, and interpersonal...

21. 6

    Effects Of Stress

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    This section outlines the profound impacts of stress on both physical and...

22. 6.1

    Physical Effects

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23. 6.2

    Psychological Effects

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    The psychological effects of stress include anxiety, depression, and...

24. 7

    Stress Management Techniques

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25. 7.1

    Relaxation Techniques

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26. 7.2

    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Cbt)

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27. 7.3

    Time Management

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28. 7.4

    Physical Exercise

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29. 7.5

    Social Support

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    Social support serves as an essential mechanism for coping with stress and...

30. 7.6

    Healthy Lifestyle Choices

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    Healthy lifestyle choices are essential for effective stress management and...

31. 7.7

    Humor And Positive Thinking

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32. 8

    Summary

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    This section synthesizes the critical concepts discussed in the chapter on...