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16 Cards in this Set
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Fight or flight |
A term which means that an animal is energised to fight or runaway - they have come to an energised readiness |
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Hormones |
Any substance produced by a gland or organ of the body and circulated in the blood, only affecting specific target cells in the body |
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Neurotransmitter |
A substance released from the end of a neurone into the synapse causing the adjacent neuron to be excited or inhibited |
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Pituitary-adrenal system |
A stress response system involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal cortex which helps the body deal with chronic stressors |
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Stress |
The subjective lack of fit between a person and their environment- perceived demands of a situation are greater than a person's perceived ability to cope |
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Sympathomedullary pathway |
Influence of the SNS and adrenal medulla prepares the body for fight or flight when faced with an acute stressor |
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Immune system |
System of cells within the body that is concerned with fighting against intruders such as viruses and bacteria. White blood cells identify and eliminate foreign bodies. |
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Cardiovascular disorder |
Refers to any disorder of the heart (e.g. coronary heart disease) and circulatory system (e.g. hypertension- high blood pressure) |
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Depression |
Common mental disorder characterised by feelings of sadness, lack of interest and a sense of worthlessness.Can be triggered by a stressful life event or by biological changes. |
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Life changes |
Events in a person's life (such as divorce or bereavement) that require a significant adjustment in various aspects of a person's life. As such- a significant source of stress |
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Daily hassles |
'Irritating, frustrating, distressing' demands that to some degree characterise everyday transactions with the environment |
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Daily uplifts |
Minor positive experiences of every day life- e.g. receiving a compliment or feeling good about ones appearance |
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Workplace stressors |
Aspects of our working environment (such as overload or underload) that we experience of stressful/cause a stress response in our body |
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The hardy personality |
Defences against the negative effects of stress- 3 Cs- Control, Commitment (sense of involvement) and Challenge (stressors are opportunities rather than threats) |
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Stress inoculation therapy (SIT) |
Type of CBT which trains people to cope with anxiety and stressful situations more effectively by learning skills to 'inoculate' themselves against the damaging effects of future stressors |
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Hardiness training |
Increase self-confidence and sense of control so that individuals can more successfully navigate change/stress in their lives |
