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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Psychology_(Noba)/Chapter_12%3A_Social_Part_II/12.9%3A_Social_NeuroscienceThis module provides an overview of the new field of social neuroscience, which combines the use of neuroscience methods and theories to understand how other people influence our thoughts, feelings, a...This module provides an overview of the new field of social neuroscience, which combines the use of neuroscience methods and theories to understand how other people influence our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. The module reviews research measuring neural and hormonal responses to understand how we make judgments about other people and react to stress.
- 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/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/04%3A_Managing_Your_Time_and_Priorities_with_Goal_Setting/4.05%3A_Procrastination-_The_Enemy_WithinThe name comes from a famous quote, attributed to Mark Twain: “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” Eat the Frog is also the title of a...The name comes from a famous quote, attributed to Mark Twain: “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” Eat the Frog is also the title of a best-selling book by Brian Tracy that deals with time management and avoiding procrastination.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Madera_Community_College/General_Psychology/11%3A_Stress_Lifestyle_and_HealthScientific interest in stress, including how we adapt and cope, has been longstanding in psychology; indeed, after nearly a century of research on the topic, much has been learned and many insights ha...Scientific interest in stress, including how we adapt and cope, has been longstanding in psychology; indeed, after nearly a century of research on the topic, much has been learned and many insights have been developed. This chapter examines stress and highlights our current understanding of the phenomenon, including its psychological and physiological natures, its causes and consequences, and the steps we can take to master stress rather than become its victim.
- 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/Counseling_and_Guidance/College_Success_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Managing_Your_Time_and_Priorities/3.03%3A_Procrastination-_The_Enemy_WithinThis page discusses procrastination as a delay in completing necessary tasks due to various factors like energy levels, focus, or fear of failure. While minor procrastination is common, chronic procra...This page discusses procrastination as a delay in completing necessary tasks due to various factors like energy levels, focus, or fear of failure. While minor procrastination is common, chronic procrastination can lead to significant consequences including loss of time, goals, self-esteem, and heightened stress. Strategies to combat procrastination include organization, reducing distractions, rewarding accomplishments, and fostering accountability through goal-sharing.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Diablo_Valley_College/COUNS_120%3A_Student_Success_(Wembes)/04%3A_Managing_Your_Time_and_Priorities/4.04%3A_Procrastination-_The_Enemy_WithinIn the person’s mind, they can rationalize that the reason they failed at the task was because they ran out of time to complete it, not that they were incapable of doing it in the first place. The los...In the person’s mind, they can rationalize that the reason they failed at the task was because they ran out of time to complete it, not that they were incapable of doing it in the first place. The loss of time as an effect of procrastination is the easiest to identify since the act of avoiding a task comes down to not using time wisely.
- 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/Bookshelves/Psychology/Social_Psychology_and_Personality/Together_-_The_Science_of_Social_Psychology_(Noba)/01%3A_SOCIAL_PSYCHOLOGY_AS_A_SCIENCE/1.05%3A_Social_NeuroscienceThis module provides an overview of the new field of social neuroscience, which combines the use of neuroscience methods and theories to understand how other people influence our thoughts, feelings, a...This module provides an overview of the new field of social neuroscience, which combines the use of neuroscience methods and theories to understand how other people influence our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. The module reviews research measuring neural and hormonal responses to understand how we make judgments about other people and react to stress.
