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13 Cards in this Set
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the study of optimal human functioning and the healthy interplay between people and their environments |
positive psychology |
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a paradoxical outcome in which adversity somehow leads people to greater psychological and/or physical well-being |
thriving |
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the consequences of long-term elevations of stress-related catabolic hormones, including hypertension, wasted muscles, ulcers, fatigue, and increased risk of chronic disease |
allostatic overload |
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the processes by which the structure and functioning of the brain are shaped by feedback from neuroendocrine systems as they are engaged as part of the body's effort to maintain homeostasis |
biological embedding |
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an informal network of family members, friends, and other nonprofessionals who offer their own impressions, experiences, and recommendations regarding a set of bodily symptoms |
lay referral system |
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the tendency to avoid seeking medical care because symptoms go unnoticed (appraisal delay), sickness seems unlikely (illness delay), professional help is deemed unnecessary (behavioral delay), the individual procrastinates in making an appointment (scheduling delay), or the perceived costs of treatment outweigh the perceived benefits (treatment delay) |
delay behavior |
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the condition of experiencing abnormal anxiety over one's health, often including imaginary symptoms |
illness anxiety disorder |
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making believe that one is ill to benefit from sick role behavior |
malingering |
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a puzzling disorder of uncertain causes in which a person experiences headaches, infections of unknown origins, extreme tiredness, and difficulties with concentration and memory |
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) |
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a patient both agreeing to and then closely following a treatment regimen as advised by his or her health care provider |
adherence |
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a patient refusing to stay with and complete a prescribed therapeutic regimen |
non-adherence |
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the capacity to obtain and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions |
health literacy |
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the delivery of medical information and clinical services through interactive audiovisual media |
telemedicine |
