VCE Psychology Unit 4 Aos 2

Mental Wellbeing

A state of emotional and social health where individuals can cope with normal life stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community.

Resilience

The ability to successfully manage change and uncertainty, allowing individuals to bounce back from adversity.

Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)

A holistic approach to mental wellbeing that encompasses physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural dimensions, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Biopsychosocial Model

An approach that explains mental health disorders through the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Specific Phobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent fear or anxiety about a specific object, activity, or situation.

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

An inhibitory neurotransmitter that regulates neurotransmission in the brain and plays a crucial role in anxiety management.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A psychotherapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors associated with phobias.

Systematic Desensitisation

A behavioral therapy technique that involves gradual exposure to a feared stimulus while teaching the individual relaxation techniques.

Cognitive Bias

A systematic error in thinking that affects judgments and can contribute to the development of specific phobias.

Memory Bias

The influence of current knowledge or beliefs on the recollection of past experiences, often distorting memories related to phobias.