final part 2 Flashcards
healthful stress is defined as
eustress
swimming rats who were not exposed to stress lasted the longest
in room temperature water
a conflict that can only be resolved by choosing one of two positive choices is called
approach-approach
a conflict that can only be resolved by choosing one of two negative choices is called
avoidance-avoidance
conflict which involves a goal with both negative and positive aspects is called
approach-avoidance
which type of stress is derived from the anxiety that accompanies effort to adapt to or adopt the orientation and values of the dominant culture
acculturative stress
hans selye developed the _____ model, which describes the series of bodily reactions that occur to prolonged stress
general adaptation syndrome
ultimately, stress depends upon
how a situation is perceived
alarm resistance and exhaustion are the terms used for describing the stages of
general adaptation syndrome
what role does the hypothalamus play in the activation of the fight or flight response
it triggers the pituitary gland to release stress fighting hormone
the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
prepares the body to deal with danger
the physiological changes associated with the fight flight response are caused by the ____ nervous system
parasympathetic
hassles are considers to be situations which
are small, irritating, and frustrating events faced in daily life
the total score on the social readjustment rating scale
reflects how many life events you have experienced in the past year
in addition to behavioral symptoms such as avoiding social interaction and poor school work performance, adjustment disorder also involves
hardiness
