Understanding Stress and Conflict Management

The video explores stress, its perception, and its effects on the body and mind. It distinguishes between eustress and distress, and explains Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, which includes alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages. Kurt Lewin's conflict patterns are discussed, highlighting approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, and approach-avoidance conflicts. The video concludes with practice questions and encourages viewers to subscribe for more resources.

What is stress primarily defined as?

• A negative emotional state

• The process of perceiving and responding to challenges

• A physical reaction to any event

• A condition of complete calmness

How can stress be perceived positively?

• By using it to focus and motivate

• By ignoring the stressor

• By avoiding stressful situations

• By denying its existence

Which of the following is an example of a stressor?

• Reading a book

• Sleeping

• Taking a big test

• Watching TV

What is eustress?

• Stress that is prolonged

• Stress that is ignored

• Stress that is beneficial

• Stress that is harmful

What can prolonged stress lead to?

• Increased energy levels

• Improved health

• Enhanced immune system

• Negative health impacts

What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

• Recovery

• Resistance

• Exhaustion

• Alarm

During which stage does the body try to stabilize after an initial stress reaction?

• Recovery

• Exhaustion

• Resistance

• Alarm

What is an approach-approach conflict?

• Choosing between a positive and a negative outcome

• Avoiding all outcomes

• Choosing between two negative outcomes

• Choosing between two positive outcomes

Which conflict involves a single goal with both positive and negative aspects?

• Approach-approach

• Avoidance-avoidance

• Approach-avoidance

• Multiple avoidance

What is a multiple avoidance approach conflict?

• Choosing between two negative outcomes

• Avoiding all decisions

• Choosing between two positive outcomes

• A complex situation with multiple goals having both positive and negative consequences