Psychology SL
Psychology SL
9
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
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Unit 6 - Health psychology

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The big idea - stress & its impact on life

Hans Selye’s Wise Words: “Anything that stresses you out or endangers your life triggers a response in your body to fight it. If it's not handled right, it could harm you!” Imagine that stress is like a barking dog chasing you - your body reacts the same way whether it's a real dog or just a looming exam.

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) - three stages of stress

  •  Alarm Reaction (Fight or Flight)
    • Real-world example: Imagine a wild bear suddenly appears. Your body immediately goes into action mode, preparing to fight or run away. That's the alarm reaction!
  • Resistance
    • Real-world example: If the bear keeps chasing you, your body keeps resisting the stress, working hard to keep you safe.
  • Exhaustion
    • Real-world example: Eventually, if the chase continues, your body gets tired and can't keep up the fight. This is when you might get sick. If you’ve ever felt drained after a tough exam week, you’ve felt this stage!

Types of stress - eustress vs. distress

  • Eustress: Positive stress, like feeling excited before a game. It's like a good cup of coffee; energizing but can become too much!
  • Distress: Negative stress, like panicking before a test. Imagine being handed ten cups of coffee at once – overwhelming!
  • Yerkes-Dodson Law: It explains the relationship between arousal (stress) and performance. A little stress helps, but too much hurts. Imagine a roller coaster ride; fun at first but too many turns and you're queasy!

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Unit 6 - Health psychology
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Unit 6 - Health psychology

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Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

Table of content

The big idea - stress & its impact on life

Hans Selye’s Wise Words: “Anything that stresses you out or endangers your life triggers a response in your body to fight it. If it's not handled right, it could harm you!” Imagine that stress is like a barking dog chasing you - your body reacts the same way whether it's a real dog or just a looming exam.

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) - three stages of stress

  •  Alarm Reaction (Fight or Flight)
    • Real-world example: Imagine a wild bear suddenly appears. Your body immediately goes into action mode, preparing to fight or run away. That's the alarm reaction!
  • Resistance
    • Real-world example: If the bear keeps chasing you, your body keeps resisting the stress, working hard to keep you safe.
  • Exhaustion
    • Real-world example: Eventually, if the chase continues, your body gets tired and can't keep up the fight. This is when you might get sick. If you’ve ever felt drained after a tough exam week, you’ve felt this stage!

Types of stress - eustress vs. distress

  • Eustress: Positive stress, like feeling excited before a game. It's like a good cup of coffee; energizing but can become too much!
  • Distress: Negative stress, like panicking before a test. Imagine being handed ten cups of coffee at once – overwhelming!
  • Yerkes-Dodson Law: It explains the relationship between arousal (stress) and performance. A little stress helps, but too much hurts. Imagine a roller coaster ride; fun at first but too many turns and you're queasy!

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