Chapter 11.10 t/m 11.13 Flashcards
homeopathy
the treatment of disease by introducing minute amounts of substances that would cause disease in larger doses
coping strategies
actions that people can take to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize the effects of stressors.
problem-focused coping
coping strategies that try to eliminate the source of a stress or reduce its impact through direct actions.
emotion-focused coping
coping strategies that change the impact of a stressor by changing the emotional reaction to the stressor.
meditation
mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a trancelike state of consciousness.
concentrative meditation
emphasizes the concentration of attention
form of meditation in which a person focuses the mind on some repetitive or unchanging stimulus so that the mind can be cleared of disturbing thoughts and the body can experience relaxation.
social-support system
the network of family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and others who can offer support, comfort, or aid to a person in need.