Psychology of injury Flashcards
Is the pathos-psychology of injury predictable?
No
What is the first stage in the stress process?
The situation and constraints of the injury
What needs to be evaluated during the first stage?
The individuals personality traits and their coping mechanisms
What is the second stage of the stress process?
Appraisal
What is being evaluated during the appraisal stage?
What the person’s outlook is and what their short term and long term thoughts are
What is the third stage of the stress process?
The emotional response
What is the fourth stage of the stress process?
Consequences
What is evaluated during the consequence stage?
If someone has a positive response or a negative response will impact their healing
What is the most important stage of the stress process?
The appraisal phase, this is when you need to act and intervene
What are maladaptive behaviors? (2 specific ones)
- fear avoidance
- catastrophizing
What is internal locus of control?
when someone takes ownership
