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12 Cards in this Set
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components of stress
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stressor; event creating demands
stress response; reactions to demands -influenced by how we appriase an event and how we deal with it |
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HPA axis
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long-term stress response
-Hypothalamus to Pituitary gland to Adrenal cortex which releases stress hormones |
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Adjustment disorder
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most common for college students; short-term; develpment of emotional or behavioral symptoms within 3 mos. of stressor; not bereavement; disappear within 6 mos.; is not an axis disorder
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Psychosomatic/physiological disorders
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stress and psychosocial factors may contribute to illnesses;can bring about actual physical change
ex: think of the salmon |
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psychophysiological disorders
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headaches, hypertension, coronary heart disease, asthma, cancer , AIDS
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Biological Factors
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defects in ANS; speicfic biological problems
can protect by healthy lifestyle |
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Psychological Factors
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needs, attitudes, emotions, or coping styles may cause people to overreact; emotion-focused vs. problem focused coping styles
can protect by self-efficacy, optimism |
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Sociocultural factors
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stressful demands in culture may set stage for psychophysiological disorders
ex: poverty, violence can protect with strong social support |
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Psychological Treatments for physical disorders
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biofeedback training: gives continuous readings about involuntary bodily activities
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heart-rate variability biofeedback
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measure beat-to-beat changes in HR; greater HR variability = healthier, less stressed, emotionally stable person
(-) emo. = adverse effects (+) emo. = improved health |
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coherence
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synchronixation b/t 2 branches of ANS; sine wave-like rhythmic pattern;
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psychological treatments for physical disorders
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relaxation training: train to relax muscles at will
meditation: turning one's concentration inward and changing level of consciousness hypnosis: deep relaxation; stress Cognitive interventions: teach new attitudes Insigh therapy and support groups: therapy addressing emotions Combination approaches: psychological and medical treatment=extremely effective |
