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40 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following events can cause stress?
A. taking out a loan B. failing a test C. graduating from college |
All 3
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Exercise stimulates which of the following>
A. analgesia (pain relief) B. birth of new brain cells C. relaxation |
All 3
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High levels of stress can impair memory and cause physical changes in the brain.
True/ false |
True
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Which of the following can result from chronic stress?
A. violence B. heart attack C, stroke |
All 3
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Because eating induces relaxation, its an excellent means of coping with stress.
True/ false |
Fasle
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any physical or psychological event or condition that produces stress
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Stressor
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the general physiological and emotional state that accompanies the stress response
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stress
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refers to:
1. the situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions 2. the reactions themselves |
stress
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what are the 2 systems in your body that are responsible for your physical response to stressors?
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the nervous system and endocrine system
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the physical and emotional changes associated with stress
ex: sweaty palms, pounding heart |
stress response
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involuntary. controls heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and hundreds others.
consist of 2 divisions: parasympathetic and sympathetic |
Autonomic nervous system
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this division of the autonomic system is in control when you are relaxed. helps in digesting foods, storing energy and promoting growth
Peaceful |
Parasympathetic
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This division of the autonomic system is activated during times of arousal. like exercise, emergencies, anger, pain
Stress |
Sympathetic
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what system of the autonomic nervous system tells your body to stop storing energy and use it in response to a crisis by releasing a neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.
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Sympathetic
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This system of gland, tissues, and cells helps control body functions by releasing hormones and other chemical messengers into the bloodstream to influence metabolism and other body processes
helps body respond to a stressor |
Endocrine system
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chemicals that can inhibit or block sensation of pain
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endorphins
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what are the 2 key hormones being released by chemical messages and actions on the sympathetic nerves?
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Cortisol and Epinephrine
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a defense reaction that prepares an individual for conflict or escape by triggering hormonal, cardiovascular, metabolic, and other changes
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Fight or Flight
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What division of the autonomic system restores homeostasis?
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Parasympathetic
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a state in which blood pressure, heart rate, hormone levels, and other vital functions are maintained within a narrow range of normal
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Homeostasis
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What are the 3 'personality types'?
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Type A, Type B, and Type C`
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Personality type that is described to be ultra competitive, controlling, impatient, aggressive, and hostile.
They have problems coping with stress. They have an increased risk of heart attack |
Type A
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Personality type that is relaxed and contemplative. They are less frustrated by daily events and more tolerant
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Type B
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Personality type that is anger suppression, difficulty expressing emotions, feelings of hopelessness and despair.
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Type C; Mixed of A and B
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A form of optimism where people view stressors as challenges as opportunities for growth and learning
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Hardiness
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Refers to personality traits associated with social and academic success in at- risk populations. 3 types
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Resiliency
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Type of resilience in which a person does not react to a stressor
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Nonreactive resilience
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Type of resilience in which a person may react strongly but returns to baseline functioning quickly
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Homeostatic resilience
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Type of resilience in which a person learns and grows from the stress experience
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Positive growth resilience
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What are the physiological differences in men and women?
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Men- testosterone
Women- oxytocin |
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A pattern of stress responses consisting of 3 stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
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General adaptation syndrome (GAS)
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the stress triggered by a pleasant stressor
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Eustree
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Stress brought on by an unpleasant stressor
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Distress
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The long- term negative impact of the stress response on the body
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Allostatic load
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What percentage of American adults reported stress- related health problems in 2007?
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77%
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Chronic high blood pressure is a major cause of this.
a disease in which blood vessels become damaged and caked with fatty deposits |
Atherosclerosis
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A condition that mimics a heart attack but doesnt damage the heart. Stress response can cause this
Also called 'broken heart syndrome' |
cardiomyopathy
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What kind of psychological problems can stress cause?
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depression, pain attack, anxiety, eastin disorderes, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), fatigue, inability to concentrate
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Social support, communication, exercise, nutrition, and sleep are all techniques for what?
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Techniques for managing stress
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What are the 3 stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?
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alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
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