health psychology quiz Flashcards
people who are exposed to repeated unpleasant events over which they have no control develop passive resignation to the event , this is known as
learned helplessness
define health psychology
the study of ways in which psychological principles can be used to prevent illness and promote health
what are daily annoyances that are closely linked to immediate health and well being referred to as
microstressors
In the classic experiment in which people were deliberately exposed to the common cold, how susceptible were people who had a high stress score on the srrs
more likely to get a cold
heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer can often result from health damaging personal habits. These are examples of ________
lifestyle diseases
what is the term used for habitual , often unconcious psychological strategies used to reduce anxiety
defence mechanisms
as a consequence of nightmares steve channels these imagines and thoughts into writing mysteries , which defence mechanism is he using
sublimation
the alarm reaction, stage of resistance and stage of exhaustion are stages of what?
general adaptation syndrome
regarding stress and stress reactions it is false that ______
stress is always bad for you
getting regular exercise, controlling smoking and alcohol, eating well and managing stress are all
health promoting behaviors
