Module 58

Question 1

stress

Answer 1

the process of apprasing and responding to a threatening or challenging event

Question 2

general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Answer 2

Hans Selye concept of the bodys adaptive response to stress in 3 phases- alarm, resistance, exhaustion

Question 3

Hans Selye

Answer 3

general adaptation syndrome

Question 4

tend-and-befriend response

Answer 4

under stress, people (Especially women) often provide support to others (tend) and bond with and seek support from others (befriend)

Question 5

health psychology

Answer 5

provides psychologys contribution to behavioral medication

Question 6

psychoneuroimmunology

Answer 6

the study of how psychological, neural, and endocrine processes together affect the immune system and resulting health

Question 7

coronary heart disease

Answer 7

US leading cause of death, the clogging of the vessels that nourish the heart muscle

Question 8

catharsis

Answer 8

the idea that “releasing” aggressive energy (through action or fantasy)relieves aggressive urges

Question 9

type A personality

Answer 9

Friedman and Rosenmans term for competitive, hard-driven, impatient, verbally aggressive, and anger-prone people

Question 10

type B personality

Answer 10

Friedman and Rosenmans term for easygoing, relaxed people