PSYC 104 Chapter 13- Stress, Lifestyle, & Happiness

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Stress

Any situation (real or perceived) that threatens a person’s well-being, potentially causing physical illness.

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Stress Response

Triggers a fight-or-flight response, releasing adrenaline and norepinephrine, increasing heart rate, respiration, and energy mobilization.

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Adaptive Stress

Helps in life-threatening situations by enhancing survival instincts.

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Maladaptive Stress

Chronic stress that can lead to health issues such as cardiovascular diseases.

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Chronic Stress Impact

Prolonged stress can lead to elevated blood pressure and coronary heart disease.

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Coronary Artery Blockage

Restricts oxygen and nutrient supply to the heart muscle, leading to health complications.

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Type A Personality

Characterized by competitiveness, impatience, and aggression, leading to a higher risk of heart disease.

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Type B Personality

Easygoing and relaxed, less likely to suffer from stress-related illnesses.

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Problem-Focused Coping

Addresses the stressor directly by changing the situation or response.

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Emotion-Focused Coping

Manages emotional reactions when one cannot change the stressful situation.

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Aerobic Exercise

Regular physical activity that boosts mood, improves self-confidence, and reduces anxiety and depression.

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Biofeedback

Uses electronic devices to inform individuals about their physiological responses to control them for better health.

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Relaxation and Meditation

Techniques to reduce tension and anxiety by promoting calmness.

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Subjective Well-Being

Self-perceived happiness and life satisfaction; a key focus of positive psychology.

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Happiness Mindset

Happy individuals perceive the world as safer and are more cooperative and satisfied.

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Feel-Good, Do-Good Phenomenon

Happiness can lead to greater altruism, with happy people more likely to help others.

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Wealth and Happiness

Wealth prevents misery but does not guarantee happiness; happiness plateaus after an income of about $75,000.

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International Happiness Data

Countries like Puerto Rico and Mexico rank high in life satisfaction despite lower economic status.

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Love vs. Money

Valuing love over money correlates with higher life satisfaction.

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Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

People adapt to new income levels; material wealth satisfaction is often short-lived.

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Relative Deprivation

Perception of being worse off than others negatively affects happiness, worsened by social comparisons.

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Predictors of Happiness

Factors influencing happiness include personality, values, and external circumstances like wealth and relationships.

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