14 stress, lifestyle, and health

Who defined stress as, "the response of the body to any demand, whether it is caused by, or results in, pleasant or unpleasant conditions"?

Hans Selye

________ is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating.

distress

________ is the kind of stress associated with positive feelings, as well as optimal health and performance.

eustress

________ is a state of intense engagement in an activity; it is usually experienced while participating in creative work and leisure endeavors

flow

What triggers the secondary appraisal of a stressor?

how a threat is perceived

Which kind of psychology seeks to identify and promote those qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled, and contented lives?

positive psychology

Which type of appraisal involves judgment about the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail?

primary

A demanding or threatening event is often called a(n) ________.

stressor

When did the term stress enter scientific literature?

1930s

A stressor is likely to be appraised as a threat when someone ________.

anticipates that it could lead to some kind of harm, loss, or other negative consequence