Psychology and Health II Flashcards
1
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Define emotion
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- Characterised by intense cognitive activity
- Linked to person’s personality, emotional dispositions, mood and stress
- Impact on mental health/quality of life
2
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What are panic attacks and what are their symptoms?
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- Sudden feelings of extreme fear or distress
- Symptoms: SOB, nausea, dizziness, heart rate fluctuations
3
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How does hyperventilation occur in panic attacks?
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- Fluctuations in breathing rate - can sometimes increase
- Result in hyperventilation
4
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What are the physiological components of emotion?
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- Initiated from limbic system
- Frontal cortex - inhibits inappropriate emotional and behavioural responses
- CASE STUDY: PHINEAS GAGE
5
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Why is understanding emotions important?
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- Impact on quality of life and recovery
- Can influence professional practice and decision making
- Emotional disorders associated with 40% of physical/mental disability
6
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How is emotion related to health?
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- Positive emotions associated with better health and reduced mortality in people with illnesses.
7
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What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic regulation?
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- INTRINSIC - attempt to regulate our own emotions by seeking help
- EXTRINSIC - attempt to regulate others’ emotions by showing empathy, providing comfort
