Four Methods of Stress Management:
1)PHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACH: the use of BZ's/biofeedback to target stress-response system
2)GENERAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH: relaxion/medication to reduce bodily arousal
3)SPECIFIC PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH:cognitive/behavioural training to help control specific stressors
4)ASPECTS OF LIFESTYLE: exercise/social support
Physiological Approaches to Stress Management
What drugs are used?
BENZODIAZEPHINE AND BETA-BLOCKERS
What do Benzodiazephines do?
-Reduce the activity of brain neurotransmitters STEROTONIN and CENTRAL BRAIN AROUSAL
What do Beta-blockers do?
Reduce activity in pathway of the SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
-->do not enter the brain
Draw backs of drugs?
1)DEPENDENCY: long term use: physiological/psychological dependency
--> BZ short term use
2)SIDE EFFECTS: drugs tend to have side effects, drowsiness/memory loss
3)TARGET SYMPTOMS: they dont treat causes, prevent actual issues being addressed
Benefits of drugs?
1)SPEED AND EFFECTIVNESS: drugs are quick working, they eliminate dangerous symptoms e.g. beta-blockers reduce anxiety
2)AVALIABILITY: they are prescribed immediately, and a variety of treatments avaliable
What is Bio-Feedback?
Are physiological systems which record the bodys stress responses e.g. heart rate
--> In order to reduce readings people are encouraged to do MUSCLE RELAXTION, MEDITATION.
-->Find a strategy to reduce stress and apply it to everyday life
Evaluating Bio-Feedback?
1)Effectiveness: succesful method for those who enjoy manipulating new technology
2)Role of relaxation: The relaxation and not bio-feedback are said to be the major aspect
3)Expense: Biofeedback is expensive (e.g. equipment and time)
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