Chapter 12

Question 1

category of events that most people find dangerous and unpredictable

Answer 1

stress as a stimuli

Question 2

how people interpret and cope with stressful events, appraisals determine if stimuli is harmful, problem-focused vs emotion-focused coping

Answer 2

stress as a transaction

Question 3

initial decision regarding wether an event is harmful

Answer 3

primary appraisal

Question 4

perception regarding our ability to cope with an event that follows primary appraisal

Answer 4

secondary appraisal

Question 5

corticosteroid

Answer 5

stress hormone that activates the body and prepares us to respond to stressful circumstances

Question 6

Social readjustment rating scale does what

Answer 6

ranks stressful events

Question 7

Involves social support and Personal control

Answer 7

coping

Question 8

A single session, 3-4 hours after trauma designed to ward off PTSD, research shows it is not helpful and may increase risk of PTSD

Answer 8

Crisis Debriefing

Question 9

complete or partial blockage in arteries, top cause of death, anger and hostility associated with higher risk of developing also low socioeconomic status places heightened risk due to lowered ability to cope with stressors

Answer 9

Coronary Heart Disease

Question 10

physical and psychological reaction that mobilizes people and animals to either defend themselves or escape a threatening situation

Answer 10

fight or flight

Question 11

problem solve and tackle life’s challenges head on

Answer 11

problem solving coping

Question 12

strategy that features a positive outlook on feelings or situations accompanied by behaviours that reduce painful emotions

Answer 12

emotion focused coping

Question 13

What are the 3 stages of Hans Selye (GAS)

Answer 13

Alarm resistance and exhaustion