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behavioral medicine

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application of behavioral science to preventing, diagnosing and treating medical problems

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health psychology

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studies psychological factors that promote and maintain good health

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stress

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physiological response of an individual

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stressor

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event that evokes stress response

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psychoneuroimmunology

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depression -> stress threshold-> stress-> alterations in immune cell functioning

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acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS)

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AIDs related complex= health problems between HIV and AIDs
HAART
Stress reduction prorams

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psycho-oncology

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study of psychological factors and their relation to cancer

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hypertension

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-effects cardiovascular system
-high blood pressure
-affected by salt, fluid volume, sympathetic arousal, and stress, anger, hostility

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coronary heart disease

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angina pectoris

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chest pain from partial obstruction of the arteries

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atherosclerosis

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accumulation of artery plaque

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ischemia

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deficiency of blood supply because of to much plaque

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myocardial infraction

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heart attack involving death of heart disease

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chronic pain

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may begin acutely but does not go away by itself
-most common in females
-fast paced lifestyle

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biofeedback

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learn to control bodily responses

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modifying behavior to promote health

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-lifestyle factors
-injury and injury prevention
-AIDS prevention
- diet, exercise, promotion of health, and wellness

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somatic symptom disorder

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-presence of one or more medically unexplained symptoms
-substantial impairment in social or occupational functioning
-concern about the symptoms
-symptoms become the persons identity

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predominant pain

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clear physical pain that is medically unexplained

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treatment for somatic symptom disorders

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-CBT
-reduce “dr. shopping”
-reduce supportive consequences of talk about physical symptoms

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illness anxiety disorder

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-severe anxiety about the possibility of having a serious disease
-medical reassurance does not work
-similar to hypochondriasis
-strong disease conviction
-physical complaints without a clear cause

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treatment for illness anxiety disorder

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-challenge misinterpretations
-stress response and coping strategies
-CBT/antidepressants
-provide substantial and sensitive reassurance

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conversion disorder

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-physical malfunctioning of sensory or motor functioning
-lack physical or organic pathology
-persons may show “la belle indifference”
-retain most normal functions, but lack awareness

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causes for conversion disorder

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-past trauma or unconscious conflict
-primary or secondary gain(attention, sympathy)

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factitious disorder

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-for attention
-purposely faking symptoms
-no obvious external gains

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malingering
faking physical symptoms to get something for the purpose of achieving a concrete objective -may actually induce physical symptoms or just pretend to have them
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy
- type of factitious disorder -induce symptoms in another person -purpose is to receive attention or sympathy
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substance use
taking moderate amounts of a substance in a way that doesnt interfere with functioning
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substance intoxication
physical reaction to a substance
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substance abuse
use in a way that is dangerous or causes substantial impairment
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substance dependence
tolerance and withdrawal (drug seeking behavior)
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tolerance
needing more of a substance to get the same effect/reduced effect from same ammount
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withdrawal
physical symptom reaction when substance is discontinued after regular use
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depressants
behavioral sedation (alcohol, sedative)
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stimulants
increase alertness and elevate mood (cocaine, nicotine, aderal)
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opiates
large category of different things/produce analgesia and euphoria (heroin, morphine, codeine)
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hallucinogens
alter sensory perception (marijuana, LSD)
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DSM-5 symptoms of substance use disorder
-need 2 or more within a year -taking more than intended -desire to cut down use -excessive time spent using/acquiring/recovering -craving -role disruption -interpersonal problems
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the worst drug
methamphetamine
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most addictive drug
nicotine -removes feeling of stress and gives energy
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alcohol related disorder
-central nervous system -influenced several neurotransmitter systems -associated brain conditions (dementia and Wernicke's disease) -fetal alcohol syndrome -specific target is GABA
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sedative
calming
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hypnotic
sleep inducing
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anxiolytic
anxiety reducing (benzodiazepines)
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opioids
-natural and synthetic substances with narcotic effect
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opiate
natural chemical in the opium poppy with narcotic effects
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analgesics
painkiller
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hallucinogens
-change the way you perceive the world -delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, altered sensory state -LSD is common -tolerance is rapid withdrawal symptoms are uncommon
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inhalents
-substances found in volatile solvents -breathed directly into lungs
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cognitive
people use drugs when they anticipate positive effects
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agonist
similar chemical composition as the abused drug -methadone, nicotine gum
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Antagonistic
block or counteract the positive effect of drug - naltrexone for opiate and alcohol problem
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stimulants
-most common in U.S. -increase alertness and increase energy -amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine, ADHD meds
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Amphetamine use disorder
-produce elation, vigor, reduce fatigue -stimulate CNS -enhancing release of norepinephrine and dopamine
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ecstasy and crystal meth
-amphetamine effects, but without crash -both drugs have a high risk of dependence
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cocaine-related disorder
-short lived sensations of elation, vigor, reduce fatigue -block the reuptake of dopamine -apathy and boredom=relapse
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Nicotine-related disorders
-stimulants nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in CNS -relaxation, wellness, pleasure -improves mood short term -dependence=depression
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DSM5 criteria for tobacco withdrawal
-unpleasant symptoms upon stopping or reducing (insomnia, increased appetite, restlessness, trouble concentrating, anxiety and depression, irritability) -clinically significant distress or impairment
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caffeine related disorders
-used by over 90% of americans -elevate mood and reduce fatigue -blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine
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opponent process theory
drugs themselves are easiest way to alleviate feelings of withdrawal
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neurobiological causes
-affect pleasure pathway of the brain -GABA turns off reward-pleasure systems -inhibit neurotransmitter that produce anxiety/negative affect
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aversive
make use of substances extremely unpleasant -antabuse, silver nitrate
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efficacy of biological treatment
-generally ineffective when used alone -used to help withdrawal symptoms
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component treatment
incorporate several elements such as psychotherapy and contingency management
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preventative efforts
-recent shift away from education preventions -greater enforcement of anti-drug laws
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comprehensive treatment and prevention
-individual and group therapy -aversion therapy and convert sensitization -contingency management -community reinforcement -relapse prevention
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component treatment
incorporate several elements such as psychotherapy and contingency management

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