Selye's GAS model
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- Created on: 04-03-14 19:36
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- Describe Selye's GAS Model (8)
- What is a stressor?
- a stressor is a stimulus that casues stress on th body
- What does GAS stand for?
- G - General, meaning that we respond to all stressful stimuli
- A - Adaption, is the healthiest way to deal witht the stress although not n the long run
- S- Syndrome, there is a group of symptoms present
- Research on rats
- shared a common set of symptoms
- rats were exposed to cold, surgical injury, spinal shock, doses of morphine, adrenaline and formaldehyde
- Stages
- Stage 1 - Alarm Reaction
- the threat or stressor is recognised and a respnse is made. The hypothamus in the brain triggers the production of adrenaline from the adrenal glands
- this increases heart rate, sweaty palms and fast breathing (ight or flight)
- the threat or stressor is recognised and a respnse is made. The hypothamus in the brain triggers the production of adrenaline from the adrenal glands
- Stage 2 - Resistance
- If the stress continues the body finds new ways to cope. Although the body appears to copebut resources deplete
- Stage 3 - Exhaustion
- initial symptoms reapear. Immune system cannot cope with production f cortisol. Result is stress related illnesses such as depression, cardiovascular problems and mental illness
- Stage 1 - Alarm Reaction
- What is a stressor?
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