Unit 6 - Health psychology
Explore APA’s Stress Insights: A Glimpse Into America’s Stress
Table of content
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's break it down and add some fun examples along the way!
The great gender stress divide
APA Stress in America Report 📊
2010-2017 Summary
- Women vs. Men: Women consistently reported higher stress levels than men during these years.
- Top Stress Sources: Money, work, and the economy are stress monsters for everyone.
- Women's Perspective: They generally considered stress management vital and adopted strategies.
- 2016 & 2017 Trends: Men’s stress went up; overall stress declined slightly.
🎈Fun Fact: Imagine your stress levels as a bubbling pot of spaghetti. Some people's pots boil over faster than others, but the stove (external factors) and the pot's size (internal coping mechanisms) matter!
Stress ain't that simple
Helgeson's Insights 🧠
Three Stress Categories
- Traumatic Life Events: Think war or major accidents.
- More Common Life Events: Like losing a job or a breakup.
- Daily Hassles: Getting stuck in traffic!
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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Explore APA’s Stress Insights: A Glimpse Into America’s Stress
Table of content
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's break it down and add some fun examples along the way!
The great gender stress divide
APA Stress in America Report 📊
2010-2017 Summary
- Women vs. Men: Women consistently reported higher stress levels than men during these years.
- Top Stress Sources: Money, work, and the economy are stress monsters for everyone.
- Women's Perspective: They generally considered stress management vital and adopted strategies.
- 2016 & 2017 Trends: Men’s stress went up; overall stress declined slightly.
🎈Fun Fact: Imagine your stress levels as a bubbling pot of spaghetti. Some people's pots boil over faster than others, but the stove (external factors) and the pot's size (internal coping mechanisms) matter!
Stress ain't that simple
Helgeson's Insights 🧠
Three Stress Categories
- Traumatic Life Events: Think war or major accidents.
- More Common Life Events: Like losing a job or a breakup.
- Daily Hassles: Getting stuck in traffic!
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Psychology SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟