Major life events

Cards (3)

  • Predictable life events= events that are expected to happen at a particular time. Can have a positive or negative effects.
  • Unpredictable life events= events that happen unexpectedly. Can be positive or negative and can have serous physical or psychological effects
  • Stress:
    Immune system- infections and colds
    Cardiovascular system- high blood pressure, heart attack
    Respiratory system- breathlessness, asthma
    Digestive system- loss of appetite, ulscers
    Muscularskeleton system- tension headaches, torn muscles
    Endocrine system- diabetes