...of stress in their everyday lives, whether in the form of eustress or distress. The stressors that people try to grapple with can have various affects on physiological, emotional, and cognitive health. Daily hassles have a more significant impact on health than high stress situations. In this paper, I will discuss the most common stressors I encountered over the course of two weeks, my physiological, emotional, and cognitive reactions, and coping strategies I used and could implement in the future. Physiological Stress Themes: Focusing on my physiological reactions during this 14-day period, I realized that I struggled with severe tension headaches due to the numerous stressors I faced on a daily basis. I felt this dull pain on all sides of my head, neck, and shoulders; these headaches would last almost the entire day usually unless I took ibuprofen, which would only help mildly....
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...Analysis of Research Article Sara Smith BIO 360- Epidemiology Instructor: Professor Norm Hubbard December 9, 2013 Abstract This article analysis a research article that describes an epidemiological study conducted in Brazil. The study sought to find if there is a relation between headaches and temporomandibular disorders in persons of various ages. The research article entails the data collected and the reasoning of the study as a thorough review of the process. This analysis assesses if the research was thorough and if the data justifies the conclusions made by the researchers. The researchers are from the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. The article of discussion is called, Headache and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder: An Epidemiological. Analysis of Research Article Headaches are a problem that people contend with on a regular basis. They are something that everyone has experienced throughout their life and can be a hindrance whether they are chronic daily headaches, migraines, or tension headaches. The reasoning of their presence is sought out by medical professions for various reasons. The relationships of headaches to other symptoms of the body are often examined, as headaches are a sign of a different complication within the body, such as tumors or infections. To understand the connections of a headache or even a migraine headache to other ailments in the body, are useful information as many things can be misdiagnosed...
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...CAUSES AND EFFECTS Determining Causes and Effects Lila Thompson Rodney L. Baker ENG 115 English Composition May 22, 2016 CAUSES AND EFFECTS My research on determining the cause and effects of stress on college students is complied at the request of the President of Strayer University. The purpose of presenting this research paper to senior administration is to help students have a more positive college experience. College is a new and exciting time, but it can be overwhelming. Among all of the new experiences, learning, and growing opportunities available in college environment, many may lead to unhealthy levels of stress which hinder students’ abilities to socialize and to achieve their academic goals. Recognizing the source of stress is important in preventing it from becoming unmanageable or debilitating. There are several reasons why students are stressed out in college, therefore this research paper seeks to explain the major causes and effects of stress on college students, the economic effects of the cause, and the effects on people. What is Stress? Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge. Though stress is often perceived as bad, it can actually be good in some respects. The right kind of stress can sharpen the mind and reflexes. It might be able to help the body perform, or help us escape a dangerous situation. Stress produces a physiological reaction in our body. Hormones are released, which result in physical manifestations of stress. These can include slowed...
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...In society today, there are many serious diseases that plague nations all across the world. Diseases like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Parkinsons disease, and migraine headaches. What do all of these serious illnesses have in common? Every one of theses sicknesses can be cured or helped by the use of Marijuana. Throughout this paper I will discuss the positive aspects of Marijuana and the negative aspects. This issue has been raising a lot of eyebrows ever since scientific evidence has been provided that links Marijuana to the cure and decrease of certain illnesses. The main reason that Marijuana has been looked down upon by so many people for so long is because many individuals abuse the drug. An obvious setback to legalizing marijuana for medicinal uses is that the number of people that abuse the drug will undoubtedly increase. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, and there is an estimated 67 million people affected by this disease in the world today (National Academy of Sciences.) Effective treatment for glaucoma involves pharmaceutical agents or surgical procedures that prevent progressive optic nerve damage. For surgery to be an effective way of therapy, a drug or surgical procedure that reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) must do so without causing more damage to the eye. Marijuana can reduce IOP when administrated orally, or by inhalation (Marijuana and Medicine.). Marijuana is a natural way to slow down the progression of glaucoma. Marijuana should be...
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...Individual stressors vary depending on the demand and pressures of a recent exposure to a stressful event or anticipation of future events. American Psychological Association defines three different types of stress an individual may experience, which are acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress. My seven-day stress journal relates to the acute stress symptoms. Acute stress symptoms include the following listed, but not limited to: emotional distress, muscular problems, headaches, stomach, gut and bowel problems, sweaty palms, dizziness, and high blood pressure. The stress journal assignment was to be completed consecutively in a seven-day period. I carefully recorded any stressors or hassles experienced throughout the day. I observed physical, cognitive, and emotional responses to the stressors and briefly wrote about my coping mechanisms. I also recorded the time of the first stressor and how long the stress responses continued after the stressors ended. My stress journal is an insight on how inadequately I deal with stressors. Throughout...
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...How Misdiagnosis Can Impact Lives Tamala L. Tibbs Texas Tech University Health Sciences For this assignment I chose to learn more about the sub topic “Misdiagnosis” from Chapter 10 titled Physicians Ethical and Legal Issues. This chapter explores how to understand how ethics and law impact physicians everyday professional lives. There are many misdiagnosed patients more and more every year. In this paper I will go over the background of Misdiagnosis and how it affects the patient, the legal mindset of the ever growing issue, and pick apart an actual case that was misdiagnosed and the outcome that came from it. Misdiagnosis is a medical error that is a preventable adverse effect of care. This usually includes an...
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...Kathryn Henry Vocal Pedagogy Term Paper 4/27/14 Is it Locked?: The Study of the Temporomandibular Joint and its Effects on Vocal Production In this research paper, I will discuss the temporomandibular joint and its effects on vocal production. The paper begins with a definition of what the temporomandibular joint is, where it sits in the skull, and what its functions are. Following this section will be disorders and treatments of disorders that one may encounter involving the temporomandibular joint. Finally, I will discuss how temporomandibular joint disorders can negatively affect a singer’s vocal production. The Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ, is a joint located in front of one’s ears on each side of the face. ‘Temporo’ refers to the temple, the bone in the side of one’s head, and ‘mandibular’ refers to the mandible. The joint connects the mandible to the bone on the side of the head. The TMJ allows the mandible to move up and down as well as back when chewing, talking, or yawning. As the mouth opens, the rounded edges of the mandible, called condyles, glide along the socket of the temporal bone. As the mouth closes, the condyles slide back into their original resting positions. The TMJ is a ginglymo-arthrodial joint, meaning that the joint allows forward and backward movements, ginglymoid, as well as gliding movements within narrow limits, arthrodial.The TMJ has a combination of hinging and sliding motions, making this joint among the most complicated of the human...
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...Running head: OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AFFECTS MENTAL HEALTH How occupational stress affects mental health Dayana Fornaris Florida National College April 15, 2011 Abstract This research paper gives us a brief idea about how occupational stress affects mental health. It describes how occupational stress has become a serious health issue, not just in terms of an individual’s mental and physical well being, but also for employers as well who had begin to feel the financial consequences of work stress. Occupational stress can be defined as the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities of the worker. However, occupational stress can be an extremely difficult construct to define. There are certain factors that contribute to work stress like for example working long hours beyond your control; Finding it hard to say no to a task for fear of losing future work, frustration and feeling undervalued at work. This can lead to stress and tension. How occupational stress affects mental health Stress has been defined in a number of ways and the range of stress management techniques is even wider still. Essentially what most people understand by 'stress' is a physiological or psychological response to external stressors that goes beyond what is accepted as normal. Maybe 'strain' would have been a better word. Limited external stresses produce a response, a 'strain’, which...
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... The mental and physical effects of stress will be examined, and the link between effects and antecedents will be established. The antecedents of stress are essential to identifying the underlying problem, and prevention methods can be implored once those problems have been identified. In addition, cases will be presented reflecting the use of stress to educate the reader with knowledge and recognition of the concept. A model case, related case, contrary case, and borderline case are given in the text as examples to illustrate the concept of stress. A Conceptual Analysis of Stress Stress is a concept that derives from strain placed on a human being. Dictionary.com (2012) defines stress as “mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension”. Positive and negative aspects of stress exist depending on the particular incident or situation. Stress can be activated when a student is nervous about presenting a speech, or a supervisor is worried about his first day on the job. There is no real danger present, but the person experiences feelings of anxiety and hesitation. This type of stress is considered positive, because it is designed to encourage the individual to rise to the challenge. It can be motivational, and the individual will not experience any long-term negative effects. Stressful situations that...
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... The mental and physical effects of stress will be examined, and the link between effects and antecedents will be established. The antecedents of stress are essential to identifying the underlying problem, and prevention methods can be implored once those problems have been identified. In addition, cases will be presented reflecting the use of stress to educate the reader with knowledge and recognition of the concept. A model case, related case, contrary case, and borderline case are given in the text as examples to illustrate the concept of stress. A Conceptual Analysis of Stress Stress is a concept that derives from strain placed on a human being. Dictionary.com (2012) defines stress as “mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension”. Positive and negative aspects of stress exist depending on the particular incident or situation. Stress can be activated when a student is nervous about presenting a speech, or a supervisor is worried about his first day on the job. There is no real danger present, but the person experiences feelings of anxiety and hesitation. This type of stress is considered positive, because it is designed to encourage the individual to rise to the challenge. It can be motivational, and the individual will not experience any long-term negative effects. Stressful situations that negatively affect the health and...
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...1. Discussion Stress can be define as physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension, and a situation, occurrence, or factor causing this. The word “stress” actually comes from a Latin word meaning, “distress.” Stress affects everybody in the society. Today, more people suffer from stress than ever before. The pace of life is stressful in itself. People expect to manage the major life changes and crises without the network of support that previous generations relied upon. For some, stress may not be related to specific events, but may have developed in early childhood as an anxiety response to difficult situations. This response may have been carried into adult life as the characteristic way of dealing with difficulties. One in every four people seeks treatment for stress at some time in their lives. While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with employees’ productivity and impact employees’ physical and emotional health. Signs of stress can be seen in people's behaviour, especially in changes in behaviour. Signs and symptoms of excessive job and workplace stress are feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed, loss of interest in work, problems sleeping, fatigue, trouble concentrating, muscle tension or headaches, stomach problems, and social withdrawal. Situations that are likely to cause stress are unpredictable or uncontrollable. Stress may be caused by time limited events, such as the pressures of examinations or work deadlines, or by ongoing...
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...Arousal, Behavior, Stress, and Affect Paper Lauretha Morris PSY 355 January 24, 2012 It is necessary to understand the difference between physiological and psychological needs due to the changing in our environment. There is a close behavior pattern between the brain structure and motivation behavior that is very helpful in understanding the habits which are formed to be unhealthy to individuals. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs postulates that the needs of a person are organized into an ascending structure, going from lower physiological needs to the needs of safety, belongingness, esteem, and self- actualization (Deckers, 2005). The difference between physiological and psychological needs is that physiological is physical and it tends to deal with our thought processes and the way that the brain works. A cognitive neuroscience and focuses on the branch of biology dealing with functions and the activities of living organisms and their parts which include all the physical and chemical processes are what physiological psychology is known as. Something such as a drug, a physiological reaction would often refer to how the body physically reacts. Organisms, organ systems, organs, cell and bio molecules carry...
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...have decided to write my paper on General Anxiety Disorder because I myself have it, so I am more familiar with it. GAD (general anxiety disorder) is when an individual suffers from a psychological state where they have persisting thoughts of anticipation and fears that are overwhelming their mind and intern it affects the body as well. It is a disorder that is characterized by excessive, exaggerated worry about everyday life with really no reason to worry. There are many types of anxiety disorders which are panic, general anxiety disorder, phobias, and obsessive compulsive (OCD). Every one experiences anxiety at certain times in their lives, it is a normal part of the human emotion. Even though everyone experiences anxiety at one point or another in their lives, the individuals who suffer with an anxiety disorder suffer because the disorder interferes with their daily life. In this paper I will be discussing the history of the illness, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the treatments, and how the diagnosis and treatments compare to the diagnosis and treatments of the past. Anxiety disorders is a term that was developed approximately around the end of the 19th century since that was when the psychiatric practice began to become more popular and increased. Even though there is no one cause to GAD, researches in the psychiatric field tend to believe genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental stresses can all contribute to it. Research has also shown that it can...
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...stress? 3. Are social withdrawal and depression the psychosocial effects of the mentioned environmental stressors? What are the symptoms of one being affected by these? Topic Outline ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES AND THEIR PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS Thesis Statement: The hyper exploitation of natural resources in conjunction with natural disasters provokes stress on the environment, which result in harmful psychosocial effects like social withdrawal and depression. Introduction: Environmental Stress Body: I. Pressures on the environment A. Population B. Noise II. Natural Events A. Natural Disasters III. Psychosocial Effects A. Social Withdrawal B. Depression IV. Symptoms of Environmental Stress A. Headache B. Suicidal intentions C. Panic Attack D. Feeling of helplessness E. Change in one’s mood Conclusion: knowing and understanding environmental stresses and their psychosocial effects. Sentence Outline ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES AND THEIR PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS Thesis Statement: The hyper exploitation of natural resources in conjunction with natural disasters provokes stress on the environment, which result in harmful psychosocial effects like social withdrawal and depression. Introduction: Environmental stress is...
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...company name] Yatin Chovatiya T0050672Prof. Amy TuckerOrganizational Behavior | [Stress – something to be said for silence] | [Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] | Abstract Stress is growing problem among adults. I review and summarize the literature on occurrence of stress at different levels and situations that examined the effects of stress on health and characteristic of person with emphasized stress at work. In this research paper, I figure out the variables that differentiate stress effect from person to person. I also try to research out causes of stress and consequence of stress with surprise benefits. At the last this research paper conclude with how to avoid and tolerate stress. Table of Contents 1. What is Stress.………………………………………………………… | 3 | 2. Relationship of Stress …..…………………………………………..... | 4 | 2.1 Stress and Habits …………….……………………………………………… | 4 | 2.2 Stress and Diseases…………..………………………………………………. | 5 | 2.2 Stress and Situations………...………………………………………………. | 5 | 3. Causes of Stress………………………………………………………. | 6 | 4. Experience of Stress...……….……………………………………….. | 6 | 5. Consequence of Stress……….……………………………………….. | 7 | 6. Stress Avoidance…………….………………………………………... | 8 | 7. Work...
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