7A. Psychobiology of Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is described by Seyle’s General Adaptation syndrome?
A
Stages of fight/ flight response
2
Q
Recall and describe the stages of Seyle’s General Adaptation Syndrome
A
1 = Alarm: shift to SNS dominance 2 = Resistance: ACTH release for maintenance of stress response 3 = exhaustion: of adrenals
3
Q
Recall one long-term side effect of stress
A
Immunosuppression
4
Q
Recall the components of Type A behaviour
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Time urgency Free-floating hostility Aggressiveness Accomplishment-focused Competitive
5
Q
What does Type A Behaviour put you at particular risk of?
A
CVD
6
Q
Recall 6 examples of how stress might be managed
A
Social support Time management Relaxation Evaluate (perfectionism?) Support from councellor Stress recognition
