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1
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______ is any uncomfortable emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological, and behavior changes

A

Stress

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poor social skills & loneliness would be what type of external challenge?

A

Interpersonal

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3
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Cultural differences & weather are what type of external challenge?

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Environmental

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Substance abuse and nutritional access(sugar) are what type of internal challenge?

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Biological

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Perfectionism,Obsessiveness

,and Addictiveness are what type of internal challenge?

A

Psychological

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6
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______ is defined as positive stress

A

Eustress (SAM- Pathway)

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7
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_________ is defined as Negative stress

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Distress (HPA- pathway)

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8
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Marriage,Promotion,and graduation are what type of stress?

A

Eustress

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9
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_______ is a “Pathological counterpart of normal fear…. disturbances of mood.”
or a feeling of apprehension or fear

A

anxiety

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______ is the type of anxiety disorder that is Excessive uncontrollable worry about everyday things. This constant worry affects daily functioning and can cause physical symptoms.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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This Anxiety disorder ______ has these symptoms:

  • Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
  • Being easily fatigued
  • Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
  • Irritability
  • Muscle tension
  • Sleep Disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep)
A

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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12
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To be classified has having Generalized Anxiety Disorder, how many symptoms do you have to have?

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At least 3 out of the 6

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13
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Which anxiety disorder does PTSD stand for?

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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______ is the type of anxiety disorder that is best described has a panic attack

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Panic Disorder

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______ is the type of anxiety disorder that causes people to have difficulty interacting with people and public speaking

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Social Phobia

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______ is the type of anxiety disorder that causes people to repeat specific behavior because of fear of negative events (such as: cleaning house, or Washing Hands)

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OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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17
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________ is/are Disorders that influence mood regulation beyond usual variations between sadness and happiness/excitement

  • Persistent low mood and inability to find enjoyment in activities
  • Lack of motivation to begin or continue activities
  • Feelings of worthlessness
A

Depression or anxiety

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18
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_______ is a Depression Disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

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Major Depression Disorder

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_______ is a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.

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Bipolar Disorder

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20
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_______ this is Persistent mild depression

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Dysthymia

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21
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________ this is a depression disorder that is characterized by marked swings of mood between depression and elation; bipolar disorder.
(Synonymous with Bipolar)

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Cyclothymia

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22
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________this is a potential tool in both the prevention and the treatment of anxiety and depression

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Physical Activity

23
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-Self-Reporting Measures
-Psychological Measures
-Physiological Measures
-Electroencephalography (EEG)
-Frontal Asymmetry
These are all good ways to measure _______?

A

Depression,Anxiety,& Stress

24
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_______ is reduced following aerobic exercise

A

Anxiety,stress,depression

25
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________ anxiety is a temporary feeling of anxiety. When the threatening object or situation goes away, the person no longer experiences anxiety

A

State Anxiety

26
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_______ anxiety is more of a personality characteristic rather than a temporary feeling.

A

Trait Anxiety

27
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What are the Acute effects of exercise on Anxiety?

A
  • Exercise intensity of at least 70% of maximal heart rate appears to be associated with the greatest reduction in post- exercise State anxiety
  • Post- exercise reductions in state anxiety return to pre-exercise anxiety levels within 24 hours.
28
Q

Someone who is transient, has feelings of apprehension, or has heightened autonomic nervous system activity has ______ anxiety.

A

State anxiety

29
Q

The _____________ hypothesis states that we are genetically predisposed to be physically active.

A

Anthropological

30
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The _______ hypothesis:
Endorphins act to reduce pain and contribute to feelings of euphoria.
-increase in endorphins may reduce depression
-Exercise increases endorphin levels

A

Endorphin Hypothesis

31
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This mechanism is associated with runners high

A

Endorphin Hypothesis

32
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This mechanism states that exercise is a stimulus that increases level of neurotransmitters.

A

Monoamine Hypothesis

33
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____________ facilitate neural impulses across synapses.

A

Neurotransmitters

34
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This mechanism states that the psychological effects of exercise are derived from feelings of accomplishment upon completion

A

Mastery Hypothesis

35
Q

_______ gives a sense of greater self-worth and personal control over the environment.

A

Mastery

36
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This mechanism states:

  • Individuals expect to feel better so they report feeling better
  • Doesn’t seem likely given physiology evidence PA benefits.
A

Expectancy Hypothesis

37
Q

Anxiety has a higher prevalence among ________ and ___-_______ ______.

A

Anxiety has a higher prevalence among ________ and ___-_______ ______.

(Females, Non-Hispanic Whites)

38
Q

The united states spends $42+ billion per year for _______ conditions

A

Anxiety

39
Q

What does S.A.M stand for?

A

Sympathetic adrenal medullary axis

40
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what does HPA stand for?

A

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis

41
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This part of the brain is in charge of decision making

A

Pre-frontal

42
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this part of the brain is in charge of emotions.

A

Amygdala

43
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This part of the brain is in charge of the Short-term to long term memory.

A

hippocampus

44
Q

True or False:

Both pathways HPA and SAM connect to the immune system

A

True

45
Q

Arousal and Alarm , Resistance and Exhaustion are the 3 stages of _______ _______ _______(_ _ _)

A

Arousal and alarm , resistance and exhaustion are the 3 stages of _______ _______ _______(_ _ _)

(General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

46
Q

The united states spends $83+ billion per year for _______ conditions
and is the 2nd disease burden in the U.S

A

Depression

47
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what stage of GAS:

  • initial shock (reduced activity) is followed by over-mobilization of forces within the organism to meet the shock.
  • adrenal glands become enlarged as they produce more adrenaline and discharge their stored up supply of steroids
A

1.Arousal and Alarm

48
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What stage of GAS:
This occurs after a few days, adapt and returns to normal
Blood sugar and salt levels also return to normal

A

2.Resistance

49
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What stage of GAS:

  • The acquired adaptation to the stress is lost.
  • Adrenal glands again become enlarged.
  • Shorter life span because of over secretion of hormones.
A

Exhaustion

50
Q 
Is this correct? 
Sympathetic Adrenal Medullary (SAM) Axis:	
-From eustress
1st = hippocampus
2nd = amygdala 
3rd = pre- frontal cortex
4th = hypothalamus
Lateral hypothalamus
Activates SNS by splanchnic nerve &
Innervates adrenal medulla
Adrenal Medulla
E/NE
A

Yes.

51
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30-60 minutes of_______ ______ (__-__% of max HR) or resistance training with high intensity will have better benefits for “depression”

A

30-60 minutes of_______ ______ (50-85% of max HR) or resistance training with high intensity will have better benefits for “depression”

*Aerobic Exercise (50-85%)

52
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______ _______ is the best treatment for stress. There is no benefits from _________ training

A

______ _______ is the best treatment for stress. There is no benefits from _________ training

(Aerobic Exercise, Resistance)

53
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when treating stress or state anxiety you want _______ intensity (__-__% of max heart rate

A

when treating stress or state anxiety you want _______ intensity (__-__% of max heart rate)

(moderate, 50-75%)

54
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When treating stress,depression,or state anxiety the exercise sessions would be - times per week?

A

When treating stress,depression,or state anxiety the exercise sessions would be - times per week?

(3-5 times)

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