chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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primary appraisal
A
is it relevant?
2
Q
secondary appraisal
A
do i have the coping mechanisms
3
Q
acute stressors
- definition
- ex
A
short term, ends quickly
-test on fri
4
Q
chronic stressors
- defintion
- ex
A
- dont have a clear end point
- homelessness, debt
5
Q
anticipatory stressors
A
waiting for the result
6
Q
approach approach
- definition
- example
A
choosing between 2 good things
-colleges
7
Q
approach avoidance
- def
- ex
A
- one goal that has both pros and cons
- going to grad school
8
Q
avoidance avoidance
- def
- ex
A
choosing between 2 poor options
-highschool lunch
9
Q
the inverted U hypothesis
-defintion
A
- optimal level of arousal
- some stress is important but too much can be impairing
10
Q
selye’s general adaptation syndrome
-3 things
A
- alarm
- resistance
- exhaustion
11
Q
alarm
A
1st faced with a stressor
12
Q
resistance
A
preparing to face it
13
Q
exhaustion
A
too much is bad = system failure
