AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Kanner et al. (1981), daily hassles are irritating, frustrating and distressing demands that humans face on a day-to-day basis. In contrast, uplifts are things like getting on well with other people, completing a task, or getting enough sleep, which give people a boost and make them feel better.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Hassles and Uplifts Scales (HSUP) measures respondents attitudes about daily situations defined as “hassles” and “uplifts.” Instead of focusing on highly charged life events, the HSUP provides a comfortable way to evaluate positive and negative events that occur in each person’s daily life.

Detailed explanation-3: -DAILY UPLIFTS: Daily uplifts, like physical exercise and quality time with one’s partner, may constitute a buffer against cumulative “wear and tear” stress reactions in veterans who may be at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, write Gerry Larsson and colleagues.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Lazarus, daily hassles typically cause more stress than major life changes. Positive experiences in life-uplifts-can neutralize the effects of many of the hassles, however.