Stress - Definitions of key terms

The questions will be worded either ‘Explain what is meant by the following terms…’ (2+2+2 marks) or

‘What is meant by the following terms…’ (3 +3 marks)

Remember if the question asks for two definitions, both worth 3 marks, you need to provide an example from research that you know about for the terms to get full marks.  

For example, if the question asks you to describe what a flashbulb memory is for 3 marks you could say that this is a kind of memory that is distinctive from other memories (1 mark), that these are of global events or important personal events that have had some sort of strong emotional significance to us (1 mark), for example the death of Princess Diana or resignation of Margaret Thatcher (1 mark).

TASK:

Bearing this in mind provide 3 mark definitions for each of the following key terms related to Stress.  Put the part of the answer that is the example in brackets, so that you also have a 2 marks answer prepared as well.

• Cardiovascular disorders
• Control
• General adaptation syndrome
• Immune system
• Life changes
• Physiological approaches to stress management
• Psychological approaches to stress management
• Stress
• Stress management
• Stressors
• Workplace stressors