ap psychology - health psychology

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stress

physical or psychological response to events (stressors) that challenge a person’s overall functioning

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physical stressors

injury, physical exertion, noise, overcrowing, excessive heat or cold

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psychological stressors

interpersonal conflict, isolation, traumatic life events, time-pressured tasks, peer pressure

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psychophysiological stress

mental upset that triggers a physiological stress response

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social readjustment rating scale

rates stressful events in our lives from 1-100 (100 = death of spouse, 50 = marriage) — higher score = greater probability of facing a major health event within the next year

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alarm

sympathetic nervous system prepares for fight or flight

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resistance

body continues to expend hormones that keep system elevated

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exhaustion

body exhausted, resources depleted, illness may result

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primary appraisal

determine whether an event is actually a threat and then how much of a threat it is

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secondary appraisal

how to cope with stressor

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maladaptive

coping strategy that involves failure to remove stressors or substitute one for another

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adaptive

coping strategy that involves direct action or problem-solving

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psychosomatic illness

a condition in which the state of mind either causes or mediates a condition of actual, measurable damage in the body

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tend and befriend phenomenon

reaction to stress involving nurturing activities to protect oneself and one’s offspring and seeking social support and connection to reduce stress

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type a

type of personality who are high achievers who walk, talk, and eat quickly

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type b

type of personality who’s more relaxed and calm in their approach to life