Chapter 9 part 4 Flashcards
What is an advantage for men over women in the tolerance to pain
More powerful endogenous opioid systems
What is an advantage for women over men in the tolerance to pain
The presence of an estrogen-dependent system that inhibits pain associated with reproduction
What is another name for chronic fatigue syndrome
neurasthemia
What is the pathology of chronic fatigue syndrome
Negative core beliefs - Trigger: acute illness/ stress - Lingering symptoms - Negative thoughts, which then serve to reinforce lingering symptoms
What is treatment for Neurasthemia
Cognitive-behavioural approach
Define biofeedback
Process of making patients aware of specific physiological functions that aren’t readily noticed, then getting the patient to regulate them through use of deep relaxation, etc.
Define progressive muscle relaxation
becoming aware of tense areas and consciously relaxing them
Define transcendental meditation
Repeated syllable (mantra) is focused on to meditate and ease tension
Define relaxation response
Silent repetition of a mantra for 10-20 minutes
What are the three steps of the Stress-Reduction and Pain-Reduction program
- Learn to monitor stress closely
- Deep muscle relaxation
- Identify negative thoughts and develop new attitudes
What is the effectiveness of Stress-Reduction and Pain-Reduction program vs. single components
Much more effective than single components
How can denial be both a positive and negative thing? Give an example of each
- Optimistic people are less likely to use denial as a means of coping
- Denial may, however, help endure shock more easily until better coping response can be developed
Define behaviour self-care
Work on motivation to change unhealthy behaviours
What is the best way to go about Injury control?
Increase general awareness around the prevention of injury
What is the most effective type of AIDS prevention?
Modify behaviour and increase awareness
