Mental and Physical Health

These flashcards cover key concepts in mental and physical health psychology as discussed in the course.

Health Psychology

The study of how psychological factors influence physical health and wellness.

Psychoneuroimmunology

The study of how psychological processes affect the immune system and overall health.

Stress

A response to perceived challenges or threats that can affect behavior and mental processes.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A three-stage model (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) describing the body's reaction to stress.

Problem-Focused Coping

Coping strategies aimed at tackling the source of stress directly.

Emotion-Focused Coping

Coping strategies aimed at managing one's emotional response to stress.

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on positive aspects of human experience, such as happiness and well-being.

Well-Being

A subjective state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Resilience

The ability to recover from or adapt to difficult life events.

Coping

The process of managing stress and its effects.

Subjective Well-Being

An individual's self-evaluation of their own happiness and life satisfaction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A therapy that emphasizes the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do.

Biopsychosocial Model

An integrated approach to understanding psychological disorders that includes biological, psychological, and social factors.

Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

A manual used by professionals to diagnose mental disorders.

Delusions

False beliefs that are strongly held in spite of contradictory evidence.

Hallucinations

Sensory experiences that appear real but are created by the mind.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an aversion to food and extreme weight loss.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.

Therapeutic Alliance

The relationship between a therapist and a client, crucial for effective therapy.

Psychotropic Medications

Medications used to treat psychological disorders.