Exploring the Stress Response System in AP Psychology

The video discusses stress, its psychological and physical impacts, and how it can lead to illness. It explains stressors, stress response components, and the general adaptation syndrome. The video also covers the health consequences of stress, the role of personality types in stress management, and various coping strategies, including problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches.

What can psychological states potentially cause?

• Improved memory

• Enhanced vision

• Increased energy

• Physical illness

What is a stressor?

• A psychological theory

• A stressful stimulus requiring adaptation

• A relaxation technique

• A type of meditation

Which hormone is associated with the fight-or-flight response?

• Estrogen

• Epinephrine

• Cortisol

• Insulin

What is the role of cortisol in stress response?

• Helps cope with stress

• Decreases heart rate

• Triggers the fight-or-flight response

• Reduces immune system efficiency

What is the first phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

• Exhaustion

• Recovery

• Resistance

• Alarm reaction

What happens during the exhaustion stage of stress response?

• The body begins to recover

• Stressors are completely removed

• Stress levels return to normal

• The body may show signs of serious illness

What can prolonged stress lead to?

• Decreased susceptibility to colds

• Faster wound healing

• Improved cognitive function

• Chronic heart disease

Which personality type is characterized by being relaxed and easygoing?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Type D

What is problem-focused coping?

• Using medication

• Seeking emotional support

• Addressing the cause of stress directly

• Ignoring the stressor

What does emotion-focused coping involve?

• Changing the stressful situation

• Altering one's response to stress

• Seeking support for emotional needs

• Increasing physical activity