Stages of GASStimulusAlarm reactionAdaptation---ExhaustionDiseasesRelaxation
Alarm reaction Stages of GAS Adaptation Exhaustion Relaxation Stimulus Diseases
Stress DefinitionNon-specific response of thebody to any demand madeupon it
Stress Definition Non-specific response of the body to any demand made upon it
StressorAny stimuli that elicit the stress responseExternalPhysicalShort-term(acute)InternalLong-term(chronic)PsychologicalPsycho-socialStressors: noise, danger, infectionon-going highly pressured work, long-termrelationship problems, loneliness, and persistentfinancial worries
Any stimuli that elicit the stress response External Internal Psycho-social Physical Psychological Stressor Short-term (acute) Long-term (chronic) Stressors: noise, danger, infection on-going highly pressured work, long-term relationship problems, loneliness, and persistent financial worries
Importanceof StressWithout stress, there would be no lifePleasant stress (eustresswellnessdiseaseUnpleasant stress (distress)
Pleasant stress (eustress) wellness Unpleasant stress (distress) disease Without stress, there would be no life Importance of Stress
Focus of Stress MechanismStimulusDisturbance of homeostasisAlarmreactionAdaptativeresponseDiseases or symptoms
• Stimulus Diseases or symptoms Disturbance of homeostasis Adaptative response Focus of Stress Mechanism Alarm reaction