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Exam 3 Review
Chapter 12
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
12/10/2008

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Term
Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
Definition
Has to be something stressful in environment, that you view as being stressful, have to realize stressor is there
Term
ALARM (GAS)
Definition
: Body's initial reaction to the stressor (sympathetic n.s. like dry mouth/perspiration/increased heart rate)
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RESISTANCE (GAS)
Definition
Body is alert to cope, but susceptible to other stressors that are more difficult to deal with (straw that broke the camel's back, "wigging out" or bursting temper)
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EXHAUSTION (GAS)
Definition
Due to depleted energy. More likely to have health problems (ulcers, flu, acne or depression, insomnia, anxiety)
Term
Problem focused
Definition
Correct the problem
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Emotion-focused
Definition
They don't correct the problem
Just help you feel better.
Term
Reappraisal, EF
Definition
It's not THAT bad.
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Social Comparison, (EF)
Definition
At least I'm not in her position!
Term
Avoidance/Distraction, (EF)
Definition
Think about it later, do something else
Term
Humor, (EF)
Definition
Laugh about, make a joke
Term
Double Standard Method, (EF)
Definition
What would you tell your friend in your situation
Term
Locus of Control (Internal)
Definition
Blame yourself
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Locus of Control (External)
Definition
Blame someone/thing else
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