Compare the Responses to Stressors of Those with Learned Helplessness

question 150

Essay

Compare the responses to stressors of those with learned helplessness to those with a hardy personality.

Understand the impact of mood disorders on daily functioning and interpersonal relationships.

Understand the biochemical factors contributing to mood disorders.

Identify the genetic and familial risk factors associated with major depressive disorder.

Recognize social and cognitive influences on vulnerability to depression.

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Definitions:

Acute Stressors

Short-term events or stimuli that trigger stress responses in individuals, often requiring immediate attention.

Chronic Stressors

Persistent stress factors that produce a state of ongoing or long-term stress.

Duration

The measure of how long something lasts, from its beginning to its end, often used in the study of perception and memory.

Physical Reactions

Bodily responses to stimuli, including reflexes, movements, and physiological changes, often automatic and involuntary.