Chapter 12 - Exam 3 Flashcards
What is the definition of emotion
state of pleasantness or unpleasantness
What 3 things does emotion involve
Consciousness - Must be aware
Physiological Response - Autonomic system
Behaviorial acts - body language/expressions
What are the 6 universally recognized facial expressions?
DASH-FS Disgust Anger Surprise Happiness Fear Sadness
What does William James - Carl Lange believe comes first?
Physiology comes first
What does Cannon-Bardi believe?
Physiology and Awareness are simultaneous
What is Schacter’s theory?
2 Factor theory
Physiology and appraisal (environment) to label emotion.
Is this a good time to cry?
Should I be mad now?
What is the definition of stress?
Physiological response of the body to demands placed on it
What is Distress
negative stressor
What is Eustress?
Positive stressor
Marriage, education, winning lottery
Can the body tell the difference between Distress and Eustress? What is this called?
No - Nonspecific response
What are the 4 main sources of stress
Life Changes
Hassles
Catastrophes
Societal
Who came up with the SRRS (Social Readjustment Rating Scale)
Holmes and Rahe
What is the level at which the LCU correlates to possible illness
300 points
Who came up with the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Hans Selye
“Selye has G.A.S”
What are the 3 phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Alarm Reaction - shock - fight/flight
Resistance - physiological coping
Exhaustion - burnout
What are psychosomatic disorders
Mind stress causing actual damage to the body. Real illness - Migraines, ulcers, HTN, stroke, insomnia - Can all be caused by stress
What are 4 ineffective types of coping with stress
Suicide
Coronary prone behaviors (Type A Personality)
Overuse/Misuse of drugs
Harmful/negative behaviors (shopping, gambling, over eating, etc.)
What are 2 effective strategies for coping with stress
Problem solving focus - make stressors predictable and controllable
Regulation focus - drugs to control symptoms, relaxation, biofeedback, self talk, distractions.
