Models A
Page 1: Models
Page 2: "The Tomato Effect"
Definition: A phenomenon where beneficial ideas are ignored or dismissed because they conflict with pre-existing beliefs.
Historical Example: Until 1820, tomatoes were not consumed in certain areas (the colonies in America) due to associations with the poisonous Nightshade family, despite their popularity in Italy.
Page 3: Disregulation
Terminology:
Disregulation
Pathology
Distress (negative)
Eustress (positive)
Model Reference: The Wilson/Cummings "Egg Model" of Self-Regulation.
Page 4: Egg Model of Self-Regulation
Concept Overview: The body's responses are regulated within biological limits to maintain homeostasis.
Dynamics of Regulation:
Disturbance Response (DR) can push the system out of normal range.
If DR is mild, regulation can restore homeostasis.
Extreme or prolonged DR may lead to system malfunction or breakdown.
Page 5: Continued on Egg Model
Degrees of DR: Positive DR impacts differ from negative DR impacts, though both can disturb regulation.
Cumulative Effects:
Lack of return to homeostasis can change the "set point" of the system.
Frequent DR can enhance system sensitivity and lead to the "kindling effect."
Page 6: Diagram of System Breakdown
Components of the Model:
System adaptation limits
High tension levels (stages of distress and relaxation)
Deep relaxation noted as essential for recovery.
Page 7: Conceptual Triangle
Three Main States:
Ease
Unease
Disease
Page 8: Blunting of Awareness with Chronic Stress
Importance of Awareness: Essential first step to addressing problems.
Impact of Chronic Stress:
Leads to energy waste and heightened tension.
Creates a cycle of continued stress (the "Catch 22").
Kindling effect noted as a consequence of prolonged stress response.
Page 9: Systems Theory
System Components:
Reference value and temperature settings (hypothalamus, sensors and effectors).
Monitors such as blood pressure regulation demonstrate self-regulation.
Page 10: Modified Systems Theory
Key Insights:
Each level of the model affects others directly or indirectly.
Interactions among parts can create unique emergent properties.
The act of attention alters the state.
Applicability of principles across different levels.
Page 11: Meditation - "Maharishi Effect"
Definition: Observations that collective inner peace among a small percentage of population can influence the larger environment.
Threshold for Effect: Begins at the square root of 1% of the population.
Historical Context: Notable during Israeli-Lebanese War; documented in research from the Journal of Conflict Resolution.
Page 12: Overview of Demands vs. Resources
Self-Regulation Dynamics:
The balance between demands and resources impacts homeostasis.
Defines relationship between perception and pathology in self-regulation.
Page 13: Scanning for Colour Exercise
Activity Focus: Highlighting awareness activities.
Page 14: Creating Your Day Exercise
Purpose: Prioritize daily focus and intention-setting.
Page 15: Factors Affecting Disregulation
Psychological Factors: Age, heredity, sex, and environmental factors influence self-regulation.
Page 16: Health Performance Assessment
Symptomatic Overview:
Somatic symptoms such as tension and pain
Cognitive symptoms like anxiety and memory issues
Behavioral symptoms including performance and insomnia.
Assessment Tools: Variety of assessment techniques including questionnaires and observational studies.
Page 17: Signs of Stress
Awareness of Stress Indicators:
Body symptoms (headaches, muscle pain)
Brain symptoms (anxiety, concentration problems)
Behavioral symptoms (poor performance, insomnia).
Page 18: Stress Autograph
Assessment Method:
Identify signs of stress and rate their impact on daily life.
Utilization of rating scales for self-awareness.
Page 19: Homework Assignments
Self-Assessment:
Complete the Stress Autograph after observation.
Gather feedback from peers on stress behaviors observed in oneself.