AP Psych Unit 5

adverse childhood experiences

events in childhood that negatively impact relationships later in life, varies by culture

general adaptation syndrome

3 stage response to stress. includes alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

alarm phase

"fight or flight", first stage. hormonal and physiological changes

fight-Flight-Freeze

reaction to threats, enhances survival

resistance phase

body tries to adapt and cope with a stressor

exhaustion phase

decreased stress but potential health issues

tend and befriend theory

seeking social support to reduce stress

problem-focused coping

directly manage the source of stress to reduce its impact

emotion-focused coping

managing emotional response to stress rather than changing the situation itself.

health psychology

studies how your mind affects physical well being

stress

response of the body and mind to challenges

stressor

event or cause of stress

eustress

motivational, enhances performance and well being

distress

negative stress, impairs performance

daily hassles

minor limitations, regular

significant life change

major events, requires adaptation

catastrophies

unpredictable large-scale events that cause widespread stress

positive psychology

study of human flourishing, helps others thrive

subjective well being

self perceived happiness/satisfaction with life

resilience

ability to adapt and recover quickly from change

post traumatic growth

positive psychological changes as a result of struggling

positive emotions

feelings that foster enjoyment

gratitude

appreciation of what is valuable

signature strengths & virtues

core characteristics that a person naturally possess/expresses

temperance

self-regulation & control over excesses & impulses