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22 Cards in this Set
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emotion
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response of whole organism involving physiological arousal, expressive behavior and conscious experience
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James-Lange emotion theory
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pounding heart (arousal) leads to emotion (fear)
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Cannon-Bard emotion theory
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pounding hear (arousal) and fear (emotion) happen at the same time
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Schacter-Singer two factor emotion theory
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arousal (pounding heart) leads to cognitive label (I'm afraid) then emotion (fear)
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Insular cortex
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activated by social emotions (lust, pride, disgust)
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facial feedback effect
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facial muscle states trigger corresponding feelings
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behavior phenomenon effect
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body movements trigger feelings
(slouching--->depressed) |
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stress
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how we perceive and respond to stress
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beneficial effects of stress
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activated immune system
encourages problem solving |
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detrimental effects of stress
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increased chance of illness
circulatory, respiratory and digestive problems |
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stressors
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things that push our buttons, lead to stress
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biological responses to stress
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increased level of epinephrine and norepinephrine (fast response)
activation of sympathetic nervous system (fight v flight) Secretion of cortisol (slow response) Shortened telomeres |
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Social responses to stress
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withdrawal
tend and befriend (seeking help and acceptance from others) |
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psychophysiological illness
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stress related physical illness (headache)
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psychoneuroimmunology
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study of how psychological, neural and endocrine processes collectively affect the immune system and health
(e.g. surgical wounds heal slower in stressed people, stressed people more vulnerable to colds) |
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coping
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alleviating stress using emotional, cognitive or behavioral methods
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problem focused coping
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attempting to alleviate stress head-on (used when we feel in control of the situation)
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emotion focused coping
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avoiding stressor (when we think we cant change the situation)
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factors affecting coping
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perceived control of the situation
optimism social support |
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ways to reduce stress
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aerobic exercise
relaxation and meditation faith communities |
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Lazarus
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appraisal: can be with our without our awareness
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Zajonc; Deloux
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instant, before cognitive appraisal
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