Module Overview

SLO: 12. Describe the stress process and explain the interaction between stress and health.

This module covers Chapter 14. This chapter introduces you to some of the main concepts in stress, lifestyle, and health, including

Module Objectives

This module is the foundation for this course objective:

14.1 What is stress?

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

14.2 Stressors

14.3 Stress and Illness

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

14.4 Regulation of Stress

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

14.5 The Pursuit of Happiness

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

When you are done with this module you should be able to:

Student will be able to define stress.
Student will be able to describe the different types of stressors.
Student will be able to explain psychological disorders.
Student will be able to the concept of flow and its relationship to happiness and fulfillment.