Ch. 12 Flashcards
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
-AIDS
-life threatening, incurable, yet treatable condition which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks and damages the immune system
acupuncture
ancient Chinese practice of inserting thin needles into more than 2000 points in the body to alter energy forces believed to run throughout the body
aerobic exercise
exercise that promotes the use of oxygen in the body
alternative medicine
healthcare practices and products used in place of conventional medicine
biofeedback
feedback by a device that provides almost an immediate output of biological function, such as heart rate or skin temperatures
Biopsychosocial perspective
the view that an illness or medical condition is the product of the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors
complementary medicine
health care practices and products used together with conventional medicine
coronary heart disease
-CHD
-damage to the heart from the complete or partial blockage of the arteries that provide oxygen to the heart
Corticosteroid
stress hormone that activates the body and prepares us to respond to stressful circumstances
emotional-focused coping
coping strategy that features a positive outlook on feelings or situations accompanied by behaviors that reduce painful emotions
fight or flight response
physical and psychological reaction that mobilizes people and animals to either defend themselves (fight) or escape (flight) a threatening situation
general adaptation syndrome
-GAS
–stress response pattern proposed by Hans selye that consists of three stages
3 GAS stages
-alarm
-resistance
-exhaustion
hardiness
set of attitudes marked by a sense of control over events, commitment to life and work, and courage and motivation to confront stressful circumstances
hassle
minor annoyance or nuisance that strains our ability to cope
health psychology
field of psychology, also called behavioral medicine that integrates behavioral sciences with the practice of medicine
homeopathic medicine
remedies that feature a small dose of an illness-inducing substance to activate the bodies own natural defenses
immune system
our bodies defense system against invading bacteria, viruses, and other potentially illness-producing organisms and substances
meditation
a variety of practices that train attention and awareness
peptic ulcer
inflamed area in the GI tract that can cause pain, nausea, and loss of appetite
primary apprasial
initial decision regarding whether an event is harmful
proactive coping
anticipation of problems and stressful situations that promote effective coping
problem-focused coping
coping strategy which we problem solve and tackle life’s challenges head-on
psychoneuroimmunology
study of the relationship between the immune system and the CNS
psychophysiological
illness such as asthma and ulcers in which emotions and stress contribute to maintain or aggravate the physical condition
secondary apprasial
perceptions regarding our ability to cope with an event that follows primary appraisal
social support
relationships with people and groups that can provide us with an emotional comfort and personal financial resources
spirituality
search for the sacred, which may or may not extend to the belief of god
stress
a tension or discomfort or physical symptoms that arise when a situation, called a stressor (type of stimulus) strains our ability to cope effectively
tent and befriend
reaction that mobilizes people to nurture (tend) or seek social support (befriend) under stress
type A personality
personality type that describes people who are competitive, drive, hostile, and ambitious
