ap psych unit 5 (mental + physical health)

stress

perceiving + responding to events (stressors) we see as threatening (hurtful) or challenging (helpful)

health psychology

impact of environment and stuff on wellness

hypertension

elevated BP over time; chronic stress

eustress

good stress (lock in moment)

acute stress

adrenaline + epinepherine, symp. nervous system, stuff goes to normal after a while

chronic stress

cortisol (hormone) released over time (bad)

general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

• alarm (symp nervous system)

• resistance (fight or flight)

• exhaustion

problem-focused coping

get rid of the problem, favored by individiualistic cultures

emotion focused coping

learn to deal with the bad feelings; favored by collectivist cultures

tend and befriend

look for social support while stressed or help others in stress

positive psychology

subfield of humanistic psych (good stuff → personal development)

well being

self percieved happiness

resilience

the personal strength that helps people cope

gratitude

being thankful is good for you

signature strengths

most prominent character strengths of a person, emphasized in positive psychology

virtue

a trait beneficial to oneself or society