stress Flashcards

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allostasis

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dynamic regulatory process that maintains homeostasis through a process of adaptation

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physiologic stability

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when that ANS, the HPA, and the cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune systems respond to internal and external stimuli

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AL

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-abnormal biologic parameters that increase when there is wear and tear on the brain and body occur
-an indication of chronic stress

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4
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stress

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environmental pressure or force that puts strain on a person’s system

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acute stress

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can lead to physiologic overload which can have a negative impact on a person’s health, well-being, and social functioning

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chronic stress

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associated with AL that can lead to negative health outcomes

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stress responses

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-determined by the interaction with environment and the individual’s cognitive appraisal of the risks and benefits of a situation
-may or not see the situation as a threat

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person-environment relationship

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personality patterns, beliefs, values, and commitment to an outcome that interact with environmental demands and constraints

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effective coping

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-can be either problem focused or emotion focused
-successful coping is adaptation through enhanced health, physiological well being, and social functioning

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