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    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Charles L. Lawton General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my listeners about the truth about PTSD INTRODUCTION I. Attention getter It is common knowledge that, it is normal for humans to feel terror and to also be cautious in a perilous period or event. This normal social response is known as “fight-or-flight” response, it is a healthy reaction a person has that protects them from harm. When a person has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, this

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    Typically stress is seen as having a negative impact on individuals. Yet there are more than just negative kinds of stress. Stress can have both positive or toxic impacts on a person. The causes of the stressors are what determine if the stress will have a positive or toxic influence. Having the skills to manage and cope with stress effectively will help the stress to have the most positive influence on a person. Childhood stress is a normal occurrence in today’s society. The stress that a child

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    Occupational stress in an increasing topic and focus where stress is concern in the workplace. More and more people are becoming ill due to work and have to take a number of sick days to recupriate for more work hours. What causes this is based on a number of factors which researchers are aiming at looking into, hence the increase of interest in the field of occupational psychology. Occupational psychology, as the British Psychology Society puts it, is the attempt or aim of giving workers the

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    Topic: Stress Organizational: Topical Specific Purpose: To inform my audience more about the types of stress I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: Tim Allen once said “You don't know what people are really like until they're under a lot of stress.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.). B. Relevance: Stress is something that everyone copes with, especially college students. C. Credibility: I deal with stress just like everyone else, I have done a lot of research on this subject to learn more about it. I have learned

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    physical effects of stress on the body are tremendous. Chronic stress along with acute stress have long term effects that if gone untreated can lead to death. The systems affected in the body are the muscles, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive system (Nelson, 107). Understanding the physiological effects stress has on the body better prepares a person to deal with stress. Scientific research has confirmed that the different types of stress leads to long-term

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    Coping Strategies, Coping Inventory, Self-Regulation and Resilience in Regards to Anxiety or Stress on an Athletic Trainer What is stress? Hans Selye was the one who coined the word “stress”. Selye defined “stress” as a non-specific response of the body to any form of demand for change. Just as the way Selye defined it, stress is the way the body responds to any type of demand. Stress can be caused by both bad and good experiences. When a person feels stressed by something occurring around

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    Introduction Stress is like a fever boiling in the human system, as it rises, the body weakens. What exactly is the meaning of stress, and how does it affect the daily lives of people? Stress can be defined as an unpleasant state of emotional and physiological arousal that people experience in situations that they either perceive as dangerous or threatening to their well being(Morrow 2011). A person can under go stress through out their daily lives, and for many, stress is so common place

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    and demands. Stress isn’t always bad, many times it can help people while they are performing under pressure since it will motivate them to do their best. Scientists use the term stress to refer to any force that impairs the balance of bodily functions. From this definition, the definition of job stress was formed. Job stress can be defined as the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the needs of the worker. When stress begins to become

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    would get better. Challenging times always comes with stress. Stress is a state of psychological and emotional draining resulting from poor situations. Mental stress refers to the emotional and physiological reactions practiced when an individual confronts a challenging situation. For examples, a death of a loved one, abuse, health problems, and financial crises. The types of stress are Acute, Episodic Acute, and Chronic stress. Acute stress is a common kind of pressure. It is the body's immediate

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    When looking at stress as it pertains to health and wellness, one must have a clear understanding as to what stress is and how it can affect a person. Stress can be caused due to something physical, psychological, or behavioral that the person has encountered. A person can experience stress that is both good and bad. Good stress can help a person boost their energy and give them more alertness. A baseball player may experience good stress. This stress can make them more alert and actually help

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