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Describe and evaluate one method/approach of managing the negative effects of stress.  

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Gemma Lee Psychology Describe and evaluate one method/approach of managing the negative effects of stress There are two methods in which you can manage the negative effects of stress; these two methods are physiological and psychological. Under these methods are different categories can help with the management of stress. I have chosen to look at the Physiological method: Biofeedback - This is where someone is able to learn to control involuntary muscles or voluntary muscles, which are not usually controlled (e.g. blood pressure and heart rate). The aim of this method is to reduce the bodily sensations, which belong with stress (e.g. tension in the shoulders). This method will then calm down the effects of stress in terms of an illness. Anti - anxiety drugs - This is used to counter control the body's hormones and Nero - transmitters (which are used to give information between the nerves and cells). Drugs such as Valium can be...

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