Exam 3 - Chapter 10 Flashcards
Stress
The process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging
Distress
Cognitive appraisal
Stressor
An event that we perceive as threatening or challenging
List four examples of stressors.
- Catastrophes
- Life changes
- Daily hassles
- Conflict/frustration
General adaptation syndrome
(GAS)
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
List three impacts of distress.
- Weakened immune system
- Cancer & heart disease
- Anger management or catharsis
How does distress impact a Type A personality?
How does distress impact a Type B personality?
Problem-focused coping
An attempt to alleviate stress directly, either by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor
Emotion-focused coping
Attempting to alleviate stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor and attending to emotional needs related to our stress reaction
Personal control
A perception of ability or competence to accomplish a particular task or handle a certain challenge
Learned helplessness
The hopelessness and passive resignation humans and other animals learn when unable to avoid repeated aversive event
Internal locus of control
The perception that we control our own fate
External locus of control
The perception that outside forces determine our fate
Optimism
An expectation that the consequences of one or more behaviors will be positive
Pessimism
An expectation that a particular behavior a certain action plan will not be successful or will result in a negative consequence
Expressing emotions
Suppressing emotions
List three methods of reducing distress.
- Aerobic exercise / mood states
- Relaxation / mindful meditation
- The Faith Factor
The Faith Factor
