1.A Chapter 13 Tutorial C re a t e d b y : P r o f e s s o r Ho ke r s o n A m e r i c a n R i ve r Co l l e ge L a s t U p d a t e d : S p r i n g 2 0 1 3

2. Using this Tutorial Use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen. Click on hyperlinks when prompted. Have fun and learn! 3. Table of Contents (TOC) Objectives Module E Objectives #18, 25, 30, and 32 Action Items Introduction to Stress What is Stress Factors that Influence Stress Coping with Stress Optional Activities In Conclusion 4. By the end of this tutorial you will be able to #18 Differentiate the experience of acute, episodic acute, and chronic stress #25 Explain the relationship between chronic stress and socioeconomic status #30 Explain how these factors influence a persons experience of stress #32 Differentiate various problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies. 5. You get in an auto accident! 6. You have a new baby in the house! 7. Youre busy at work! 8. Or its just another day 9. Introduction to Stress Read: Stress and Health Psychology and Sources of Stress, Chapter 13 (pages 527 531) Hint: Not all stress is the same! Read: There are three primary types of stress: acute, episodic acute, and chronic. Click here for more information about them to see how they are similar and different. Hint: Although everybody experiences stressors regularly, their effects may vary. 10. What is stress? Physiological Component Psychological Component Dry mouth Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Difficulty breathing Stomach upset Frequent urination Sweating palms Tight muscles that may cause pain and trembling Tension Irritability Inability to concentrate Feeling tired Difficulty sleeping 11. What is acute stress? It can be thrilling and exciting in small doses! Emotional Distress Muscular problems Stomach/gut problems Physiological arousal 12. Benefits of Acute Stress Read: Did you know that there is a lot of research that suggests some stress might be beneficial? Article 1 Article 2 Summarize: Identify the benefits and pitfalls of acute stress. 13. What is episodic acute stress? Always in a rushusually late Take on too much Lacking organization Over aroused Short tempered Irritable Ceaseless worry World view dangerous, unrewarding, punitive 14. What is chronic stress? Day after day / year after year (never ending) Poverty Dysfunctional families Unhappy marriage Despised job/career Childhood trauma Individual Factors Inability to see a way out Unrealistic world view 15. Types of Stress Question: Here are a few questions to consider Which type of stress is the most common and easiest to resolve? Which type of stress causes frequent chaos and crisis? Which type of stress is prolonged and unending? Tip! There is also what is called acculturative stress. Read: The Stress of Adapting to a New Culture, Chapter 13 (page 534) Question: Which pattern of adapting to a new culture generates the highest amount of stress? The least? 16. Factors That Influence Stress Read: Social and Cultural Sources of Stress, Chapter 13 (pages 532 533) Read: Here is an interesting article by the Urban Child Institute looking at the consequences of poverty on children. Summarize: How does poverty correlate with stress and how severe are its effects on children? 17. Factors That Influence Stress Read: Individual Factors That Influence the Response to Stress, Chapter 13 (pages 541 545) Read: Social Factors: A Little Help From Your Friends, Chapter 13 (pages 547 548) Tip! Be sure that you can explain how each of these factors can both help and hinder our ability to effectively deal with stress. 18. Coping with Stress Activity: Complete this stress simulation and then answer the questions below. What are 6 strategies for dealing with stress? Which ones do you tend to use? Which options will you try next time you have stress? Read: How People Deal with Stress, Chapter 13 (pages 549 554), including Gender Differences in Responding to Stress on page 551 Read: There is also evidence that the male and female brain responds differently to stress. Click here to learn more about these neurobiological differences. 19. Optional Activities Quiz: Now that youve learned about the ups and downs of stress, here is a fun quiz that will test your basic understanding. Documentary: Here is an interesting documentary, about an hour, about stress. You may find it helpful in reaffirming what youve already learned about it. Quiz: Do you want to know if you have stress? There are many online tests but here are a few I think you may find interesting. This online stress test is straightforward however this alternate online stress test is similar to the social readjustment Scale. Which test do you like the best and why? 20. In Conclusion There are many different types of stress. Some are easier to manage than others. Some types of stress are unavoidable, such as acculturative stress. Stress is a subjective experience. Although many people experience the same stressors, not everybody experiences them the same. Managing stress is extremely important for your psychological and physical health. Chronic stress has detrimental effects on both children and adults. Stress can be reduced with effective coping mechanisms. The most effective coping mechanisms is to have a flexible pattern of dealing with stress. 21. By the end of this tutorial you should now be able to #18 Differentiate the experience of acute, episodic acute, and chronic stress #25 Explain the relationship between chronic stress and socioeconomic status #30 Explain how these factors influence a persons experience of stress #32 Differentiate various problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies.