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define problem-focused coping |
problem-focused coping involves trying to reduce the negative situation by using practical ways to deal with the stress such as seeking information and evaluating the pros and cons of the situation |
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define emotion-focused coping |
emotion-focused coping involves trying to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress such as anxiety, depression, embarrassment and fear, by using strategies such as meditation, relaxation or talking to a friend/family member |
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describe one strength of Lazarus and Folkmans model of stress |
a strength of lazarus and folkmans model is that they took into account both mental processes and emotions when examining how an individual interprets a situation as stressful or not
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describe one limitation of Lazarus and Folkmans model of stress |
a limitation of lazarus and folkmans model is that a great focus was placed on psychological factors, which meant that there was less emphasis placed on the physiological elements of the stress response |
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define allostasis |
allostasis is where the body maintains stability or homeostasis through change. it is when a person interprets a situation as being stressful so that several internal physiological and behavioural processes can be activated in order for the body to adapt to the stressor and so allostasis can be achieved. |
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define allostatic load |
allostatic load refers to the cumulative effects of our body trying to re-establish allostasis in response to frequent and intense stressors |
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define mental illness |
mental illness is a mental disorder that affects one or more functions of the mind. a mental illness can interfere with a persons thoughts, emotions, perceptions and behaviours |
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in what ways is the biopsychosocial framework different to the biomedical approach |
-the biomedical approach tends to treat patients purely from a physiological perspective and separates the mind from the body |
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what is meditation? |
meditation is the active process of altering conscious thoughts by focusing the mind on either a single stimulus or automatic physiological processes such as breathing. meditation involves an active mental process that requires focus |
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what is relaxation? |
relaxation is a process of releasing one's muscles and thoughts through methods such as visualisation, breathing techniques and muscle movements until the person experiences a release of physical and psychological tension. relaxation does not involve an active mental process that requires focus |
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what does the DSM stand for? |
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM) |
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what does ICD stand for |
international classification of diseases (ICD) |
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describe the DSM and its purpose
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the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM) is a handbookthat was published by the American Psychiatric Association. its purpose is to identify and classify symptoms of mental disorders. the diagnosis is based on a number of factors, including the person's medical condition, psychosocial stressors and the extent to which the person's mental state is interfering with everyday life |
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explain what the DSM does not do |
the DSM is descriptive - therefore it does not specify the causes of the mental disorder nor does it direct the treatment |
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what is the fight or flight response? |
Thefight or flight response occurs due to the arousal of the sympathetic glands ofthe autonomic nervous system. It is activated when the body is confronted witha stressor and chooses to either confront (fight) or run (flight). It is an organism’ssurvival response readying the body for action.
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what are the physiological responses to the fight or flight response? |
-increased heart rate |
