psychology 12 Flashcards
what is stress
an adverse state of arousal triggered by the perception that an event threatens out ability to cope effectively
categories of stress
catastrophes, major life events, daily hassles
what is eustress
a stressor that one interprets as having beneficial effects
what is distress
a stressor that one interprets as having harmful effects/ harmful to health over time
what is health
state of physical, mental and social well-being affected by physiological and social/ culture factors
what is wellness
a physical state being in good physical and mental health characterized by overt efforts aimed at maintaining this state or condition
the illness-wellness continuum
depicts states of health as being dynamic across the lifespan. varies over time from a progressively worsening to a progressively improving state of health. promotes long term changes and wellness rather than just treatment
what are health benefits
Health benefits refer to positive effects on physical, mental, and emotional well-being resulting from healthy behaviors, lifestyle choices, medical interventions, or access to healthcare services.
Problem-focused coping
reduces stress by overcoming the problem
emotion-focused coping
manages emotional turmoil
aerobic exercise as a coping strategy
sustained vigorous physical activity designed to build heart and lung capacity and enhance the body’d use of oxygen
relaxation as a coping strategy
type a personality
a personality characterized by an impatient hard driving, and hostile pattern of behavior
type b personality
a personality characterized by easy going relaxed pattern of behavior
what is general adaptation syndrome
a three stage process by which the body responds to stress
alarm
initial stage of gen adaption syndrome is the alarm due to threat
resistance
second stage of gen adaptation syndrome the body remains aroused continued release of stress hormones and local defenses are activated
exhaustion
final phase of gen adapt syndrome if stress persists then body will fail
explanatory styles
the ways we explain good and bad events optimism, expects general positive outcomes vs pessimism opposite
immune system
a biological surveillance system that detects and destroys non self substance that invade the body
immune system gets weakened responses when stressed. stress triggers the release of adrenaline that supress lymphocyte activity
