Psychology Lesson 3 Flashcards
What is trauma?
A wide range of experiences that are emotionally painful and distressing, overwhelming a person’s ability to cope
Trauma primarily stems from hand-to-hand combat – not civilian life.
False
Which is NOT a possible traumatic event?
This are (Birth, Neglect and ending of a relationship)
According to Dr. Dan Siegel, what is the upper ledge of the window of tolerance?
Hyper-arousal
According to Dr. Dan Siegel, what is the lower ledge of the window of tolerance?
Hypo-arousal
What can cause the window of tolerance to close?
Past trauma
What endocrine pathway initiates a stress response?
HPA axis
What branch of the nervous system initiates a stress response?
Sympathetic nervous system
Martin Seligman identified four things we have control over when it comes to health. Which is not one of the four?
Socio-economic status
Which is not a possible pathway via which emotions impact physical health?
Reproductive system
In the ACE study, what percentage of people surveyed had at least one adverse childhood experience?
66
The brain’s hardwiring is set in stone.
False
Which kind of neuron fires as you observe the actions of others?
Mirror neurons
Which is NOT a sign of extreme trauma?
Type B personality
Why is childhood trauma so damaging?
Children’s brains are still developing
An ACE score of seven or more increases the risk of suicide attempts by how much?
51-fold
What percentage of adolescent suicides is attributable to adverse childhood experiences?
80 percent
The traumas included in the ACE survey are the only traumas that cause lasting damage.
False
Which is NOT a healthy coping mechanism?
Not expressing emotions in order to avoid burdening others
The natural human tendency is to focus on strengths and positivity.
False
What percentage of physical health does optimism predict?
17
What percentage of people who only use their strengths for 3 hours or less per day are anxious?
over half
Childhood attachment style largely determines adult attachment style.
False
Which is NOT a component of the PERMA model?
Resilience
Who is known as the father of positive psychology?
Martin Seligman
Which is NOT one of the three Happiness Orientations?
Accomplishment
Which mindset is characterized by an openness to new experiences and learning opportunities?
Growth
Which is NOT an evolutionary psychology tendency?
Mental rigidity
Income exerts little influence over behavior.
False
What is the psychological concept called flow?
A state of euphoria and timelessness that accompanies a task that is the perfect level of challenge for the person’s skillset.
