General Psychology Unit 1 Flashcards
The blocking or hindering of goals we are seeking
Frustration
One part of the situation is attractive, but the other part is not; the choice is whether to do or not do something
Approach-Avoidance Conflict
The feeling that something is wrong and disaster is imminent
Anxiety
The stress that is nonproductive and that causes physical problems
Distress
A special chemical that signals the adrenal glands to activate or energize the body
Stress Hormone
The sequence of behaviour that occurs in reaction to prolonged stress; it is divided into three stages.
General Adaptation Syndrome
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Exhaustion
The “horrors” that can result from severe alcoholism; includes weakness, anxiety, cramps, and hallucinations
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
A drug that distorts or confuses the user’s perception of the world.
Psychedelic
A craving by the psyche for a drug, although the body doesn’t demand it
Psychological Dependence
A drug that produces major hallucinations
Hallucinogen
A problem that demands a choice between alternatives in order to be resolved.
Conflict
A choice between two unattractive alternatives
Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict
The physical strain that results from demands or changes in the environment
Stress
The body’s reaction to a crisis; these are the only two possibilities for action.
Fight or Flight reaction
People who are always operating at full speed, are impatient, and are filled with distress.
Type A Personality
The initial symptoms the body experiences when under stress.
Alarm Reaction
The use of drugs to excess in order to alter consciousness
Substance Abuse
Seeing or hearing things that are not physically present.
Hallucinations
The need to take larger and larger dosages of a drug while still only getting the same effect as from the original dose
Tolerance
Sedatives; drugs that reduce body functioning
Opiates
Artificially produced male sex hormones
Steroids
A choice between two attractive alternatives
Approach-Approach Conflict
A choice between alternatives, both of which have both good and bad parts
Double Approach-Avoidance
The stress that motivates us to do something worthwhile
Eustress
The glands that secrete chemicals that activate or energize the body
Adrenal Glands
People who are open to change, are flexible, enjoy life, and have low levels of stress
Type B Personality
When your body tries to repair itself after the initial shock of stress
Stage of Resistance
The same as substance abuse
Chemical Dependence
The result of taking two drugs in combination, which makes each more potent than either one by itself
Synergistic Effect
Belief that others are out to get you.
Paranoia
A craving by the body itself for a drug
Physical dependance
Frustration results from the blocking of what?
Goals
Stress and Anxiety are brought about by what?
Frustration, Conflict, and Change
With stress, the human body prepares for an emergency just like animals do. But, for humans, social restrictions make it more difficult to discharge the stress through either..
Fighting or Fleeing
Our higher brains tend to see abstract crises that are much ______ to handle.
Harder
Any kind of change can trigger a stress response. Being under stress for too long can lead to physical problems such as..
Heart Disease
Fighting off stress involves a three-part sequence called the..
General Adaptation Syndrome
- Blocking the firing of nerve cells
- Increasing their firing
- Disturbing one’s normal ability to keep hearing, seeing, or smelling part as different sensations.
Drug Effects
Depending on which drug is used, drug tolerance, physical dependence, and/or psychological dependence make them very hard to..
stop taking
Suicide results from feelings of..
loneliness and loss
The frequency of teenage suicide is grossly ___________, but few of those who are suggestible are influenced by press reports of other suicides to attempt it
exaggerated
(True or False) The decision always solves the problem
False
(True or False) Meeting someone new whom you immediately like is eustress
True
(True or False) There are constructive ways to release emotional tensions
True
What are the three stages of General Adaptation Syndrome?
Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion
What are the major factors in the abuse of drugs?
Stress, Conflict, and Frustration
Blackouts, Morning drinking, and Going to school or work drunk are indications of..
Alcoholism
(True or False) Genetics is a proven factor which causes a person to become an alcoholic
False
Three categories of drugs are..
Psychedelics, Stimulants, and Depressants
(True or False) More males than females actually kill themselves
True
(True or False) Those who contemplate suicide almost always give clues to others
True
