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Análise Psicológica

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SANTOS, Abel Matos  and  CASTRO, João Jácome De. Stress . Aná. Psicológica [online]. 1998, vol.16, n.4, pp.675-690. ISSN 0870-8231.

This article presents a historical view of Stress and its definition. The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is described, focusing on the biological, psychological and social aspects of Stress, with their signs and symptoms. The psychosocial aspects of Stress are described, presenting the causes at the personal, family and society. The ways of assessing Stress are presented, and its importance as a non pathological factor and its consequences in health, and discussing the ways of coping with Stress.

Keywords : Stress; General Adaptation Syndrome; health; hormones.

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