Stress - Chpt 10 Textbook Flashcards
1
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What is the biopsychosocial model?
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An understanding of what makes us healthy requires a recognition that biology, psychology, and social context are all closely interconnected
2
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What are stress appraisals?
A
Our appraisals of an event and our own role in it provides a lens through which we view the event and shape our emotional experience of it
3
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What’s the difference between a primary and secondary appraisal?
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Primary appraisal - Our perception of the demands of a given situation
Secondary appraisal - Your assessment of your ability to deal with demands of a situation
4
Q
Does humor help us cope?
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People with a good sense of humor are able to roll with the punches of daily stressors; dealing with grief and loss
