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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Lake_Tahoe_Community_College/PSY-103%3A_Adult_Development/03%3A_Middle_Adulthood/3.11%3A_StressStress is defined as pattern of physical and psychological responses in an organism after it perceives a a threatening event that disturbs its homeostasis and taxes its abilities to cope with the even...Stress is defined as pattern of physical and psychological responses in an organism after it perceives a a threatening event that disturbs its homeostasis and taxes its abilities to cope with the event. Stress was originally derived from the field of mechanics where it is used to describe materials under pressure. The word was first used in a psychological manner by researcher Selye, who was examining the effect of an ovarian hormone that he thought caused sickness in a sample of rats.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Madera_Community_College/General_Psychology/11%3A_Stress_Lifestyle_and_Health/11.02%3A_What_Is_StressThe term stress as it relates to the human condition first emerged in scientific literature in the 1930s, but it did not enter the popular vernacular until the 1970s. Today, we often use the term loos...The term stress as it relates to the human condition first emerged in scientific literature in the 1930s, but it did not enter the popular vernacular until the 1970s. Today, we often use the term loosely in describing a variety of unpleasant feeling states; for example, we often say we are stressed out when we feel frustrated, angry, conflicted, overwhelmed, or fatigued. Despite the widespread use of the term, stress is a fairly vague concept that is difficult to define with precision.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Rio_Hondo/Introduction_to_Psychology_2020_(Pilati)/09%3A_Emotions_and_Motivations/9.01%3A_Stress-_The_Unseen_KillerStress refers to the physiological responses that occur when an organism fails to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats. When it is extreme or prolonged, stress can create substantial...Stress refers to the physiological responses that occur when an organism fails to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats. When it is extreme or prolonged, stress can create substantial health problems. Stress is not unique to the experience of extremely traumatic events. It can also occur, and have a variety of negative outcomes, in our everyday lives.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Developmental_Psychology/Lifespan_Development_-_A_Psychological_Perspective_2e_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/08%3A_Middle_Adulthood/8.11%3A_StressStress is defined as pattern of physical and psychological responses in an organism after it perceives a a threatening event that disturbs its homeostasis and taxes its abilities to cope with the even...Stress is defined as pattern of physical and psychological responses in an organism after it perceives a a threatening event that disturbs its homeostasis and taxes its abilities to cope with the event. Stress was originally derived from the field of mechanics where it is used to describe materials under pressure. The word was first used in a psychological manner by researcher Selye, who was examining the effect of an ovarian hormone that he thought caused sickness in a sample of rats.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development%3A_A_Psychological_Perspective_4e_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/08%3A_Middle_Adulthood/8.11%3A_StressDefinition of stress, model of the stress response, and discussion of the physiological effects of stress. Roles played by disposition, social relationships, and caregiving in creating stress in middl...Definition of stress, model of the stress response, and discussion of the physiological effects of stress. Roles played by disposition, social relationships, and caregiving in creating stress in middle adulthood. Stress management and coping strategies.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Morton_College/A_Diverse_Approach_to_Understanding_Language_Development_in_Children_(Thompson)/08%3A_Middle_Adulthood/8.11%3A_StressStress is defined as pattern of physical and psychological responses in an organism after it perceives a a threatening event that disturbs its homeostasis and taxes its abilities to cope with the even...Stress is defined as pattern of physical and psychological responses in an organism after it perceives a a threatening event that disturbs its homeostasis and taxes its abilities to cope with the event. Stress was originally derived from the field of mechanics where it is used to describe materials under pressure. The word was first used in a psychological manner by researcher Selye, who was examining the effect of an ovarian hormone that he thought caused sickness in a sample of rats.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Map%3A_Discover_Psychology_-_A_Brief_Introductory_Text_(Noba)/15%3A_PSYCHOLOGICAL_HEALTH/15.02%3A_The_Healthy_LifeOur emotions, thoughts, and behaviors play an important role in our health. Not only do they influence our day-to-day health practices, but they can also influence how our body functions. This module ...Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors play an important role in our health. Not only do they influence our day-to-day health practices, but they can also influence how our body functions. This module provides an overview of health psychology, which is a field devoted to understanding the connections between psychology and health.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Heritage_University/Introductory_Psychology_-_Heritage_University/09%3A_Week_9_-_Stress_and_Health/9.01%3A_Class_Day_9.1/9.1.01%3A_What_Is_StressThe term stress as it relates to the human condition first emerged in scientific literature in the 1930s, but it did not enter the popular vernacular until the 1970s. Today, we often use the term loos...The term stress as it relates to the human condition first emerged in scientific literature in the 1930s, but it did not enter the popular vernacular until the 1970s. Today, we often use the term loosely in describing a variety of unpleasant feeling states; for example, we often say we are stressed out when we feel frustrated, angry, conflicted, overwhelmed, or fatigued. Despite the widespread use of the term, stress is a fairly vague concept that is difficult to define with precision.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Pasadena_City_College/Psych_24_shell_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/08%3A_Middle_Adulthood/8.11%3A_StressDefinition of stress, model of the stress response, and discussion of the physiological effects of stress. Roles played by disposition, social relationships, and caregiving in creating stress in middl...Definition of stress, model of the stress response, and discussion of the physiological effects of stress. Roles played by disposition, social relationships, and caregiving in creating stress in middle adulthood. Stress management and coping strategies.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Introduction_to_Psychology_(LibreTexts)/10%3A_Emotions_and_Motivations/10.01%3A_Stress-_The_Unseen_KillerStress refers to the physiological responses that occur when an organism fails to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats. When it is extreme or prolonged, stress can create substantial...Stress refers to the physiological responses that occur when an organism fails to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats. When it is extreme or prolonged, stress can create substantial health problems. Stress is not unique to the experience of extremely traumatic events. It can also occur, and have a variety of negative outcomes, in our everyday lives.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Psychology_as_a_Biological_Science_(Noba)/11%3A_Well-Being/11.01%3A_The_Healthy_LifeOur emotions, thoughts, and behaviors play an important role in our health. Not only do they influence our day-to-day health practices, but they can also influence how our body functions. This module ...Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors play an important role in our health. Not only do they influence our day-to-day health practices, but they can also influence how our body functions. This module provides an overview of health psychology, which is a field devoted to understanding the connections between psychology and health.
