Unit 1 Chapter 2

Question 1

Biofeedback

Answer 1

for using the mind to alter bodily functions.
A recording device helps the subject see the physiological effects of his thoughts on a screen.
This allows the person to learn self-control of those physiological activities.

Question 2

what can Stress and trying to accommodate many things at once can lead to?

Answer 2

continuous physiologic arousal of the ANS, leading to sleep disturbances, muscle tension, GI problems, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 3

Autogenic training

Answer 3

concentrate on one of six autogenic phrases for a few minutes each day.

Question 4

Psychosomatic Illnesses

Answer 4

psychological, social, and environmental factors contribute to their onset
These are not imaginary illnesses; the symptoms are real.

Question 5

Somatization Disorders

Answer 5

often exhibited by a pain of long duration in several parts of the body that cannot be explained by a medical condition or injury.

Question 6

Placebo effect

Answer 6

belief in treatment that has no medical value

Question 7

Nocebo effect

Answer 7

egative, harmful placebo effect

Question 8

Hypnosis uses

Answer 8

Cure illness
Help people quit smoking
Treat eating disorders

Question 9

3 ways the mind and body communicate biologically

Answer 9

Direct Neural Axis, Hormone release, & Vagus Nerve Communication

Question 10

Effects of religion, spirituality, and faith on health

Answer 10

healthier lifestyle choices, decreased stress, more hope and optimism, lower chances of depression, enhanced sense of purpose and meaning