Question

Discuss an aspect of the stress reaction with respect to the autonomic nervous system. Explain how this relates to the General Adaptation Syndrome (proposed by Hans Selye).

In the past, everyday survival challenges required physical strength and speed, such as the stress of hunting for food, or, defending oneself from attack. Most stressful situations today do not. Today's survival challenges of being in traffic jams, meeting deadlines at work, maintaining competency, juggling multiple family schedules, or, dealing with illness place us at risk if we simply allow autonomic nervous system stress reactions to run amok.

Explain how the stress response can be counterproductive and contribute to illness. Give an example. Since there are those that are exposed to long-term stress and maintain health, what does this suggest?

Related links:

GAS:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XADIs-A1iiM

Buffering GAS: http://athingnamed.com/best-ted-talks-on-anxiety-stress-and-fear/

Answer 1

Stress it is a state of mind in which,theperson sense danger whether it's real or imagined.In psychology, stress is a feeling of strain and pressure.

It can directly affects to our Nervous System.It is a three stage process that describes the phychological changes the body goes through when under stress.Hans Selye, a medical doctor and researcher, came up with the theory of GAS.

When stress starts interfering the ability to live a normal life for an extended period, it becomes even more dangerous.Stress can play a part in problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, and anxiety.