Chapter 2 - Psychological Health COPY Flashcards
Second leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds?
Suicide
Psychological Health has 3 dimensions?
Mental - Emotional - Spiritual
The “thinking” component of psychological health?
Mental Health
The “feeling” component of psychological health?
Emotional Health
The “sense of connection” to a larger purpose, core values that provide meaning in life?
Spiritual Health
Capacity to perceive, express, and reason accurately with emotion and emotional information?
Emotional Intelligence
Positive self-regard resulting in elevated levels of self-respect, self-worth, and satisfaction?
Self-esteem
Psychological tendency to have a positive interpretation of life’s events?
Optimism
List the 5 main categories for Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid?
Physiological Needs
Safety and Security
Love and Belonging
Self-esteem
Self-actualization
When searching for health-related information on the internet, web addresses that have high reliability?
.edu .gov .org
The practice of helping and giving to others out of a genuine concern?
Altruism
Feeling of apprehension or intimidation in social situations?
Shyness
The mental disorder resulting in intense or chronic shyness?
Social Anxiety Disorder
Feeling of isolation from others?
Loneliness
A healthy human emotion that releases emotions without damaging relationships?
Anger
Prolonged emotional state that can shape your view of the world for hours or days?
Bad Mood
The term used to describe the body’s attempt to cope with a stressor and work to return the body to balance?
Homeostasis
Depressive disorder caused by fewer hours of daylight in the winter?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
When a person experiences 5 or more depressive symptoms for at least two weeks straight?
Major Depressive Disorder
Is more likely to experience depression at a younger age for longer periods and more reoccurrences?
(Men or Women)
Women
Is more likely to self-medicate or engage in risky behavior?
(Men or Women)
Men
Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
(List a few)
- Inattention
- Fidgeting
- Impulsive Behavior
- Can impede academic progress
Sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning?
Panic Attacks
From the class video on “Grit”, what was the main takeaway concept?
Failure is not a permanent condition!
A Virtual Reality Therapy video viewed in class was used to treat this mental disorder?
PTSD
Intense/chronic fear of being judged by others?
Social Anxiety Disorder
In class, we viewed a Ted Talk video about stress? What was the main message?
How you think matters!
Mental Health Professional that has a doctoral degree and uses talk therapy sessions for treatment?
Psychologists
Mental Health Professional that has a master’s degree and uses talk therapy sessions for treatment?
Counselor
Mental Health Professional that has a medical degree and a doctoral degree and that can prescribe medications and provide a full range of care?
Psychiatrist
Type of therapy that includes gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations?
Behavioral Therapy
Term used to describe a reaction to a disruptive or unexpected stimulus?
Definition of Stress
Type of Stress resulting from a positive stressor or situation that has a positive result?
Definition of Eustress
Fight or Flight response ramps up which physiological responses?
Name a few?
- Heart Rate
- Blood Pressure
- Pupils Dilate
- Muscles Tense
- Pupils Widen
- Hearing Sharpens
Term used to describe a reaction to an event or condition that causes positive or negative stress?
Definition of Stressor
What physiological response ramps down during the Fight or Flight response?
Digestion
General Adaptation Syndrome
What is the name of phase when first confronted by a stressor?
Alarm Phase
General Adaptation Syndrome
As the stressor continues, the body engages the homeostatic response and tries to endure the stressor?
Resistance Phase
General Adaptation Syndrome
When the stressor is no longer manageable and the ability to adapt is depleted?
Exhaustion Phase
General Adaptation Syndrome
Name of the condition of the wear and tear the body experiences over time when exposed to constant or chronic stress? Could cause tension headaches and sleep disturbances?
Allostatic Overload
List a few items that “Reframe Your Thinking”?
- Set realistic goals
- Turn problems into challenges
- Be proactive
- Accept that you cannot control everything
Common Causes of Stress Overload?
- Financial Issues
- Daily Hassles
- Major life events (marriage, divorce, job loss)
Healthy strategies to Manage Stress? (List a few)
- Manage time effectively
- Good Sleep
- Good Nutrition
- Exercise
- Avoid negative coping mechanisms (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs)
- Make time for hobbies and leisure
Definition of having a “Growth Mindset”?
Being open to new ideas and trying new things
Definition of Sleep Debt?
Caused by sleeping less than needed and cannot be made up
Best strategy for getting consistent good sleep?
Establish a regular bedtime
Characterized by profound persistent sadness or loss of interest that interferes with daily life and normal functioning?
Depressive Disorder Defined
