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Paper 3 - Stress

Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology

AS/A Level Revision Notes (AQA)

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The Physiology of Stress including: general adaptation syndrome (GAS), the hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal system (HPA) and the sympathomedullary pathway (SAM) and the role of cortisol.

Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology | Stress | 30 Minutes

Sources of Stress - Workplace stress, including the effects of work load and control.

Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology | Stress | 30 Minutes

Managing And Coping With Stress: Drug Therapy (Benzodiazepines, Beta Blockers), Stress Inoculation Therapy And Biofeedback.​

Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology | Stress | 30 Minutes

Sources of stress: Life Changes and Daily Hassles

Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology | Stress | 30 Minutes