psych 1630 exam 4 chapter 12

Question 1

stress

Answer 1

An aversive state of arousal triggered by the perception that
an event threatens our ability to cope effectively.

Question 2

Eustress

Answer 2

moderate or normal psychological stress, interpreted as being beneficial.

Question 3

distress

Answer 3

stress that impacts the person in a negative way

Question 4

illness wellness continuum

Answer 4

The illness-wellness
continuum depicts
states of health as
being dynamic across
the lifespan.

Question 5

health beliefs

Answer 5

attitudes, and
expectations that people have about their
personal health

Question 6

problem focused coping

Answer 6

Reduces stress by overcoming the problem

Question 7

emotion focused coping

Answer 7

Manages emotional turmoil

Question 8

Type A personality

Answer 8

A personality characterized by an impatient, hard-driving,
and hostile pattern of behavior

Question 9

Type B personality

Answer 9

A personality characterized by an easy-going, relaxed
pattern of behavior

Question 10

General Adaption System

Answer 10

A three-stage process
(alarm, resistance, and exhaustion) by which the body
responds to stress

Question 11

Explanatory Styles

Answer 11

the ways
we explain good and bad events

Question 12

Immune System

Answer 12

A biological surveillance system that detects and destroys
“nonself” substances that invade the body