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Psy ch 12
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
04/02/2013

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tension, discomfort, physical symptoms that arise when we are strained to cope effectively
Definition
Stress
Term
Define a traumatic event
Definition
stressor so severe that it can make long-term health consequences
Term
What are the 3 approaches to stress
Definition
primary, secondary, problem-focused vs emotion-focused coping
Term
What is the name of the pattern of response to stress?
Definition
General Adaption Syndrome (GAS)
Term
What are the 2 mechanics of stress?
Definition
resistance and exhaustion
Term
What are women more likely to do to deal with stress?
Definition
Tend and befriend
Term
Which gender is more likely to have acute stress disorder or PTSD?
Definition
females
Term
Define Psychoneuroimmunology
Definition
study of the relationship between the immune system and central nervous system
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illnesses that emotions and stress contribute to are classified as this
Definition
psychophysiological
Term
Define coronary heart disease
Definition
blockage of the arteries that provide oxygen to the heart
Term
What about the Type A personality makes them more at risk for coronary heart disease?
Definition
anger and hostility
Term
Define catharsis
Definition
the disclosing of painful feelings
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ability to adjust coping strategies as the situation demands is critical to contending with many stressful situations
Definition
flexible coping
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Hardiness is a set of attitudes where you ______
Definition
View change as a challenge rather than a threat
Are committed to their life and work
Believe you can control events
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focusing on negatives and endlessly analyzing what caused problems
Definition
ruminating
Term
What are the 4 behaviors to promote health?
Definition
stop smoking; curb alcohol consumption; achieve a healthy weight; exercise
Term
What are the 4 behaviors to promote health?
Definition
stop smoking; curb alcohol consumption; achieve a healthy weight; exercise
Term
alternative medicine is used ___ ___ ___ conventional medicine
Definition
in place of
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refers to products and practices that are used together with conventional medicine
Definition
complementary medicine
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the spine is manipulated to treat pain and illness
Definition
chiropractic manipulation
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feedback by a device that provides output of a biological function
Definition
biofeedback
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What is homeopathic medicine based on?
Definition
consuming an extremely diluted dose of a substance that produces an illness in a healthy person will alleviate that illness
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