Stress and Coping Flashcards
What can buffer the impact of stress?
Parenting and other forms of social support.
What are the three types of stress?
- Positive. 2. Tolerable. 3. Toxic.
What is positive stress?
Brief, intermittent, mild-moderate stress.
What is an example of positive stress?
An exam.
What is tolerable stress?
Highly stressful event in the presence of protective factors. They are usually acute.
What is toxic stress?
Severe, long-lasting, unremitting stress in the absence of protective factors.
Is physical abuse worse than emotional abuse?
Yes.
What kind of abuse leads to a greater likelihood of developing conduct disorder?
Physical abuse.
What did the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study establish?
Physical abuse is worse than emotional abuse.
What can emotional abuse lead to?
Depression.
What is the long-term consequences of stress?
Blunted cortisol response to stress; lower response to acute stress.
What can physical abuse lead to?
Conduct disorder.
