General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A 3-stage pattern the body goes through when responding to long-term stress. -Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

-Immediate reaction to stress (“fight-or-flight”) -Body releases stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol) -Heart rate, breathing, and alertness increase

-Body tries to adapt and cope with the stressor -Hormone levels stay elevated but stabilize -You function “normally,” but you are using up energy

-Body’s resources are depleted -Increased risk of illness, burnout, anxiety, depression -You can no longer effectively cope with stress

-The emotional release of built-up aggressive energy or emotions, often through an action or expression. -“Releasing” anger or strong emotions makes you feel better. Ex: Punching a pillow when angry

-Positive stress that is short-term and motivating Improves focus, energy, and performance

-Negative stress that can be short-term or long-term, but harmful when prolonged -Feels overwhelming and reduces performance and well-being

Post-Traumatic Growth

-Positive psychological changes that can happen after experiencing a highly stressful or traumatic event. -Ex After recovering from a serious illness or accident, someone may start to value life more deeply

ICD (International Classification of Diseases)

-A diagnostic system created by the World Health Organization (WHO) -Used worldwide to classify diseases and mental disorders

Diathesis–Stress Model

A theory that says psychological disorders develop from the interaction between: Diathesis = biological or genetic vulnerability Stress = environmental or life stressors

4 D’s of Abnormal Behavior

The “4 D’s” are criteria used to help identify whether behavior is considered a psychological disorder: -Deviance, Distress, Dysfunction. Danger

Deviance (4 D’s for psychology disorder )

Behavior that is atypical or violates social norms

Distress (4 D’s for psychology disorder )

-The behavior causes emotional suffering or discomfort to the person -The individual feels significant anxiety, sadness, or pain

Dysfunction (4 D’s for psychology disorder )

Behavior interferes with normal daily functioning -Example: Depression making it hard to go to school or maintain hygiene

-Behavior poses a risk of harm to self or others Includes self-harm or aggressive actions

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Question	Answer
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)	A 3-stage pattern the body goes through when responding to long-term stress. -Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Alarm Stage	-Immediate reaction to stress (“fight-or-flight”) -Body releases stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol) -Heart rate, breathing, and alertness increase
Resistance Stage	-Body tries to adapt and cope with the stressor -Hormone levels stay elevated but stabilize -You function “normally,” but you are using up energy
Exhaustion Stage	-Body’s resources are depleted -Increased risk of illness, burnout, anxiety, depression -You can no longer effectively cope with stress
Catharsis	-The emotional release of built-up aggressive energy or emotions, often through an action or expression. -“Releasing” anger or strong emotions makes you feel better. Ex: Punching a pillow when angry
Eustress	-Positive stress that is short-term and motivating Improves focus, energy, and performance
Distress	-Negative stress that can be short-term or long-term, but harmful when prolonged -Feels overwhelming and reduces performance and well-being
Post-Traumatic Growth	-Positive psychological changes that can happen after experiencing a highly stressful or traumatic event. -Ex After recovering from a serious illness or accident, someone may start to value life more deeply
ICD (International Classification of Diseases)	-A diagnostic system created by the World Health Organization (WHO) -Used worldwide to classify diseases and mental disorders
Diathesis–Stress Model	A theory that says psychological disorders develop from the interaction between: Diathesis = biological or genetic vulnerability Stress = environmental or life stressors
4 D’s of Abnormal Behavior	The “4 D’s” are criteria used to help identify whether behavior is considered a psychological disorder: -Deviance, Distress, Dysfunction. Danger
Deviance (4 D’s for psychology disorder )	Behavior that is atypical or violates social norms
Distress (4 D’s for psychology disorder )	-The behavior causes emotional suffering or discomfort to the person -The individual feels significant anxiety, sadness, or pain
Dysfunction (4 D’s for psychology disorder )	Behavior interferes with normal daily functioning -Example: Depression making it hard to go to school or maintain hygiene
Danger	-Behavior poses a risk of harm to self or others Includes self-harm or aggressive actions

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