Chapter 12 - Stress, Coping, Health Flashcards
What is stress…
discomfort when a situation arises that tests our abilities
What is primary appraisal…
initial decision regarding whether an event is harmful
What is secondary appraisal…
perceptions regarding our ability to cope with an event that follows primary appraisal
What is problem-focused coping…
problem solve and tackle challenges head on (break down problem into small steps)
What is emotion-focused coping…
reduce painful emotions by having positive emotions (go for run)
What is the general adaptive theory…
consists of alarm, resistance and exhaustion (Harry Scyle)
Tend and befriend…
people want to nurture and seek social support under stress
What are psychophysiological illnesses…
illnesses in which emotions and stress contribute to make them worse
What is a Type A personality…
people who are competative, driven and ambitious
What is proactive coping…
anticipation of problems and stressful situations
What is hardiness…
attitude that shows sense of control, commitment to life and work and pushing through stressful situations
What is health psychology…
integrates the behavioural sciences with practical medicine
What is homeopathic medicine…
have a small dose of an illness, acts to activate the body;s natural defenses
What are maladaptive behaviours..
loss of sleep, drug use, not exercising
