Self-Concept, Stress and Coping

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focused on key terms related to self-concept, stress, and coping mechanisms.

Self-concept

How a person thinks about themselves, including beliefs, values, and opinions.

Self-image

How a person views their unique qualities such as appearance and talents.

Self-esteem

How a person feels about themselves.

Ideal self

What a person desires to be.

Stress

How a body reacts to changes, whether physical, emotional, or psychological.

General Adaptive Syndrome (GAS)

A model describing the body's response to stress in order to maintain equilibrium.

Stages of General Adaptive Syndrome (GAS)

1. Alarm: Defensive mechanisms activate.

2. Resistance: Long-term stress adaptation.

3. Exhaustion: The body depletes resources.

Primary appraisal

The initial evaluation of a situation to determine its significance.

Secondary appraisal

An assessment of available resources to cope with a stressor.

Types of stress

Acute, chronic, and episodic acute stress.

Acute stress disorder (ASD)

A psychological condition that can occur after experiencing a traumatic event.

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

A mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety and flashbacks.

Compartmentalization

Separating conflicting feelings and thoughts.

Denial

Refusing to accept reality or truth.

Projection

Attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.

Rationalization

Justifying one's feelings or behaviors through plausible explanations.

Regression

Reverting to an earlier stage of development in response to stress.

Repression

Involuntarily forgetting painful experiences or memories.

Compassion fatigue

Emotional and physical strain from being exposed to the suffering of others.

Burnout

Prolonged stress leading to emotional exhaustion and decreased job performance.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and changes in bowel habits

Crisis

Threatening situation triggered by an event where person has a strong response

Types of crises/stressors

1.     Situational (work, family, finance, ANYTHING PERSONAL)

2.     Developmental (maturational) 

3.     Adventitious (unexpected/natural disasters/personal disasters)

4.     Socioeconomic (money/homelessness)

5.     Cultural (beliefs/morals)

Supression

voluntary/intentionally forgetting pain