1. Slides Adapted from Hawkins, C. (2011). HLT 215, TNCC

2. Explain the fight-or-flight response Describe the phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome Discuss a variety of theories of stress (life events, daily hassles, tend and befriend, hardiness) 3. Walter Cannon - physiologistFight or Flight Response the instinctive physiological responsespreparing the body, when confronted by a threat, to either fight or flee; an evolutionary survival dynamic (Seaward, 2006, p. 5) 4. Do we still have the fight-or-flight response?Why is it outdated?What impact does it have on our bodies? 5. Hans Seyle - endocrinologistStages 1. Alarm 2. Resistance 3. Exhaustion 6. Life Events Daily Hassles Hardiness Tend & Befriend 7. Oplin, M. & Hesson, M. (2013). Stress management for life: A researchbased experiential approach. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.Seaward, B.L. (2006). Managing stress: principles and strategies for health and well-being. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.Websites and Images Images courtesy of Microsoft Office clip art Dimensions of Health Wellness Wheel Image from: http://www.wellnessbuddha.com/articles/6-dimensions-ofgood-health.html