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Performing Arts

Unit 6 - Health psychology

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Left

Unit 1 - Research Methodology

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Herb

Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

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Brain

Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behavior

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Thought Balloon

Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology

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Busts In Silhouette

Unit 7 - Psychology Of Human Relationships

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Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology

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Bar-Chart

Unit 9 - Internal Assessment

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Light Bulb

Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model

Hey there, future psychologists! Grab your thinking caps and dive into the fascinating world of stress. How does it affect us? Why does it seem to target some of us more than others? Let&#39;s break it down and add some fun examples along the way!

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	<li>Women and Stress at Work: E.g., a working mom might find balancing family and work more stressful than her partner does.</li>
	<li>Trauma in Soldiers: E.g., soldiers returning from war zones often experience significant trauma.</li>
	<li>Daily Stressors and You: E.g., your daily commute might be a source of stress because of traffic.</li>
</ul>

Stress isn&#39;t just a simple reaction; it&#39;s a complex interplay of individual interpretations, gender differences, life events, and daily annoyances. Understanding this helps in tackling stress in real life and makes the study of psychology ever so thrilling!

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🎉 Pro Tip: Next time you&#39;re stressed, try to identify what type of stress you&#39;re experiencing. Is it a daily hassle or something more profound? Understanding this could lead you to a better way of dealing with it! Happy Stress-Busting! 🧘&zwj;♂️

2010-2017 Summary

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	<li>Women vs. Men: Women consistently reported higher stress levels than men during these years.</li>
	<li>Top Stress Sources: Money, work, and the economy are stress monsters for everyone.</li>
	<li>Women&#39;s Perspective: They generally considered stress management vital and adopted strategies.</li>
	<li>2016 &amp; 2017 Trends: Men&rsquo;s stress went up; overall stress declined slightly.</li>
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🎈Fun Fact: Imagine your stress levels as a bubbling pot of spaghetti. Some people&#39;s pots boil over faster than others, but the stove (external factors) and the pot&#39;s size (internal coping mechanisms) matter!

Three Stress Categories

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	<li>Traumatic Life Events: Think war or major accidents.</li>
	<li>More Common Life Events: Like losing a job or a breakup.</li>
	<li>Daily Hassles: Getting stuck in traffic!</li>
</ul>

Men and Trauma: On average, men experienced more trauma than women.

Appraisals: Your unique interpretation of an event, influencing how stressful it is.

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	<li>🍕 Example: If you love pizza but your friend hates it, ordering pizza for dinner will be a delightful event for you and a stressful one for your friend!</li>
</ul>

Stress: &ldquo;A particular relationship between the person perceiving them as taxing or exceeding their resources and endangering well-being.&quot;

Explore APA’s Stress Insights: A Glimpse Into America’s Stress

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Psychology HL

Unit 6 - Health psychology

Explore APA’s Stress Insights: A Glimpse Into America’s Stress

Table of content

The great gender stress divide

Stress ain't that simple

Stress - it's a personal thing

Real-world examples

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Unit 6 - Health psychology

Explore APA’s Stress Insights: A Glimpse Into America’s Stress

Table of content

The great gender stress divide

Stress ain't that simple

Stress - it's a personal thing

Real-world examples

Unlock the Full Content!