Chapter 16 Vocab Flashcards
Alarm reaction
The first stage if the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) characterized by sympathetic arousal and mental clarity
Biopsychosocial model
A model that sees health as the result of biological, psychological, and social factors
Cortisol
A hormone released into the blood stream from the adrenal glands
Emotion-focused coping
A response to stress that targets the negative emotions arising from the situation
Exhaustion
Then third stage of GAS characterized by depletion of physical and psychological resources
General adaptation syndrome (GAS)
Hans Selyes three stage model for an organisms response to stressors
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
A circuit that responds to perceived stressors by initiating the release of cortisol into the bloodstream
Optimism
Thinking positively about the future
Positive psychology
An approach to psychology that emphasizes normal behavior and human strengths
Problem-focused coping
A response to stress designed to address specific problems by finding solutions
Relationship-focused coping
A response to stress designed to maintain and protect social relationships
Resilience
The ability to adapt to life’s challenges in positive ways
Resistance
The second stage of GAS characterized by coping with ongoing stress
Stress
An unpleasant emotional state that results from the perception of danger
Stressor
A stimulus that serves as a source of stress
