Minimize the negative effects of stress

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Assignment:

Despite the fact that there are many different types of stressors to which an organism can respond, the stress response itself follows a predictable pattern. Hans Selye (1976) called this pattern the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). Selye said that there are three phases of stress response. The first is the alarm reaction, in which the sympathetic nervous system is suddenly activated by the detection of the stressor. During the resistance phase, you cope with the stressor, and the sympathetic nervous system remains aroused to provide energy and protection against illness. The final stage, exhaustion, occurs when the body's energy is depleted. During this stage, the organism's resistance to illness is diminished, and energy levels are low.

1. Using this framework, explain your own reaction to a significant stressor in your life. Make sure that you clearly identify each stage with your accompanying physical, emotional, and cognitive experiences.

2. Given your knowledge of this process, what might you do to minimize the negative effects of stress the next time you are in a stressful situation?

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