ch 4 Flashcards

1
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refers to efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the

demands created by stress.

A

coping.

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2
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passive behavior produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events.

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learned helplessness

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3
Q

any behavior intended to hurt someone, either physi- cally or verbally

A

aggression.

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4
Q

may determine whether we feel helpless or not

A

cognitive interpretation.

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5
Q

view aversive events as “out of their

control” and give up.

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pessimistic explanatory style.

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6
Q

associated with increased distress.

A

behavioral disengagement.

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7
Q

refer to the release of emotional tension

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catharsis.

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8
Q

acting aggressively produces.

A

more aggression.

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9
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seeking alternative sources of satisfaction:

A

reduced impulse control.

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10
Q

––“spending an
inordinate amount of time on the Internet
and inability to control online use”

A

internet addiction.

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11
Q

People often become highly critical of themselves when stressed.

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catastrophic thinking.

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12
Q

It perpetuates negative emotional reactions

to stress.

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blaming yourself.

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13
Q

largely unconscious reactions that protect a person from unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and guilt.

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defence mehanism.

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14
Q

distortion of reality.

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self deception.

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15
Q

how can defense mechanism operate?

A

various levels of concisions

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16
Q

is defense mechanism healthy and why?

A
no, •
They are avoidance strategies
They often involve “wishful thinking
May lead to poor health, although
a little self deception may be ok
17
Q

efforts to deal with stressful events that are judged to be relatively healthful.

A

constructive coping.

18
Q

are often
associated with catastrophic thinking,
which exaggerates the magnitude of our
problems.

A

Negative appraisals

19
Q

allow constructive coping.

A

positive appraisals.

20
Q

o therapy that focuses on altering clients’ patterns of irrational thinking to reduce maladaptive emotions and behavior.

A

rational emotive behavior.

21
Q

involves unrealistic appraisals of stress that exaggerate the magnitude of one’s problems.

A

catastrophic thinking.

22
Q

generating as many ideas as possible while withholding criticism and evaluation.

A

brainstorming.

23
Q

It is often helpful to seek aid from friends,

family, coworkers, and neighbors.

A

seeking help

24
Q

A common source of stress: feeling lack of

time

A

time management.

25
consists of the ability to perceive and express emotion, use emotions to facilitate thought, understand and reason with emotion, and regulate emotion.
emotional intelligence
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Efforts to actively suppress emotions, esp. | anger, can increase stress and arousal.
expressing emotions
27
” is associated | with better mood and health.
emotional disclosure
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``` When we feel “wronged”, we tend to hold a grudge or seek revenge – Forgiving goes counter to this instinct, but is associated with better adjustment and well being. ```
Managing hostility and forgiving others
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Regular exercisers have increased emotional control and less emotional distress (Oaten & Cheng, 2006).
exercising.
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a family of mental exercises | where attention is focused nonanalytic ally
meditation.
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involves counteracting the nat- ural tendencies to seek vengeance or avoid an offender, thereby releasing this person from further liability for his or her trans- gression.
forgivness.
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tendency to delay tackling tasks until the last minute.
procrastination