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The document discusses a course assignment on stress and the Hans Selye stress reaction model. It provides details on eustress and distress, then presents scenarios and asks students to identify the stress stages and psychological effects depicted. The assignment aims to help students develop self-awareness of stress experiences and understand Selye's stress reaction model.

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The document discusses a course assignment on stress and the Hans Selye stress reaction model. It provides details on eustress and distress, then presents scenarios and asks students to identify the stress stages and psychological effects depicted. The assignment aims to help students develop self-awareness of stress experiences and understand Selye's stress reaction model.

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SEMESTER SPRING 2024

Environmental Psychology (PSY511)

Assignment 01 Solution 2024

Assignment Objective:

Upon completion of this assignment, the students shall be able to:

1. Develop better self-awareness of the stress experiences in their personal lives.

2. Develop a good understanding of reactions to stress according to the Hans Selye Model.

Dear students,

You are required to go through lesson 6 of your course to look upon the two types of stress
and to understand the stress reaction model proposed by Hans Selye in this assignment so that
you can attempt the assignment without any confusion.

Question 1: Explain how Eustress and Distress can affect an individual’s problem solving
abilities.

Effects of Eustress Effects of Distress

 Enhances focus and concentration  Impairs problem-solving abilities

 Boosts creativity and productivity  Leads to mental fatigue and burnout

 Encourages resilience and adaptability  Decreases motivation and confidence


Question 2: You are being questioned about the stress reaction model proposed by Hans

Selye. You have to read the scenarios and first identify the stages of the model depicted in
each scenario and then you have to list down the psychological effects (at least three)
experienced in that particular stage. 15

Scenarios Identification Psychological effects


Sr. No

1. Sana, a young woman Exhaustion - Emotional numbness


from Pakistan, is
having a really tough
(Stage 3)
time in her marriage.
- Lack of motivation
There are lots of
fights, and she feels
sad and tired all the - Helplessness
time.
Even though she tries
hard to fix things,
they just keep getting
worse, making her
feel more worn out
and stressed. It's
getting really hard for
her to do even simple
things because she's
so fatigued from
dealing with all the
problems. She simply
feels she cannot deal
with the problems
anymore and decides
to suppress her
desires.

2. Amira, the owner of a Resistance - Determination


Pakistani textile
company, deals with
(Stage 2) - Resilience
economic downturns
and fierce
competition, leading - Optimism
to financial strain and
long work hours.
Despite setbacks, she
remains determined,
seeking expert advice,
reevaluating
strategies, and
motivating her team.
Though fatigued and
stressed, Amira's
resilience shines as
she navigates
challenges with
optimism.
Recognizing this
phase's critical nature,
she pushes herself and
her team to persevere,
confident in
overcoming obstacles.

3. Ali, a Pakistani Alarm - Anxiety


corporate worker,
struggles with an (Stage 1) - Irritability
increased workload - Overwhelm
after company
restructuring. He feels
overwhelmed by
urgent tasks and tight
deadlines,
experiencing physical
symptoms like
headaches and
irritability.
Despite feeling on
edge, he pushes
through the day,
neglecting his well-
being.
Recognizing his
escalating stress
levels, Ali
acknowledges the
need to seek support
and prioritize self-care
to manage his
workload better and
maintain his health.

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