Stress Model
The model of stress incorporates the five steps mechanism, in which the first step encompasses the life situation that makes the individual out of balance. The individual falls in the state and disequilibrium and needs to acquire the state of equilibrium by means of identifying the prevailing situation as stressful and hence, this step encompasses the second step. In the third step, the occurrence of emotional arousal takes place in which the individual feels emotional response to the stressful situation. Afterwards, the fourth step take place in which the individual feels the psychological arousal towards the situation.
The individual encounters with the fluctuations in cholesterol, heart rate, blood pressure, reduced muscle strength and immunity in the fourth step. The fifth step incorporates the consequences, in which the social, personal, academic and professional performance of the individual hinders as a result of the prevailing stress. The prevalence of roadblock ensures that the occurrence of these steps is hindered by means of incorporating an intervention strategy so that the individual does not move from the first step to the second and hence, the occurrence of consequences can be reduced (Greenberg, 2006).
Implication
An example for this model incorporates the person who has encountered with the life situation death of his spouse and this situation is stressful for the person due to his familial bond with the deceased. The person is adhered towards the emotional arousal in which he feels extremely sad and hence, the psychological arousal takes place resulting in increased heart rate, fluctuating blood glucose and blood pressure. The prevalence of such psychological arousal effects the person’s ability to stay focused and perform well at his workplace. In this way, the prevalence of stress negatively effects the quality of life of an individual.
References
Greenberg, J. S. (2006). Comprehensive stress management. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
