What is psychoneuroimmunology?
It is a branch of psychology which focuses on the links between the mind, the brain and immune system. It studies the effects of stress on the immune system.
Give an example of a life event which is likely to be stressful. Suggest reasons why it is likely to cause different degrees of stress to the person experiencing it.
Given what you know about coping strategies, what suggestions would you give to your friends to avoid stress in their everyday lives.
Reflect on the environmental factors that have —
(a) a positive impact on the being and (b) a negative effect.
We know that certain life-style factors can cause stress and may lead to diseases like cancer and coronary heart disease, yet we are unable to change our behaviour. Explain why?
Define Stress.
What is distress?
What is positive stress or eustress?
What are stressors?
What is strain?
How stress is a basic ingredient of life?
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