Chap 04 - Modifiers of stress

Question 1

what is social support

Answer 1

Social support refers to support from others that
makes a person feel cared for, valued, or part of a
group.

Question 2

4 types of social support

Answer 2

1. Tangible Support
2. Emotional Support
3. Informational Support
4. Companionship Support

Question 3

tangible support (1)

Answer 3

material aid (such as financial assistance, services and goods)

Question 4

emotional suport (2)

Answer 4

feeling loved and cared for by others

Question 5

informational support (3)

Answer 5

advice and information

Question 6

companionship support (4)

Answer 6

support that gives a sense of belonging

Question 7

stress buffering hypothesis

Answer 7

social relationships influence health by protecting people when they are under stress

Question 8

direct affects hypothesis

Answer 8

social relationships influence health regardless of stress

Question 9

matching hypothesis

Answer 9

social support is most effective when it matches the person’s specific needs

Question 10

internal locus of control

Answer 10

belief that you have control over your life/ situation

Question 11

external locus of control

Answer 11

belief that outside forces are responsible

Question 12

self-efficacy

Answer 12

belief that you can succeed at a specific activity

Question 13

outcome expectancy

Answer 13

belief that a behavior, if conducted properly, will produce a particular outcome

Question 14

5 factor model of personality

Answer 14

1. Neuroticism: 
(more pronounced stress responses)
2. Extraversion
(better health)
3.Openness
(better health?)
4.Agreableness
(better self-rated health?)
5.conscientiousness
(more predictive of better health!)