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13 Cards in this Set
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Biofeedback training (237) |
the idea that some physical disorders can be controlled if the patient can recognize the symptoms and the body will control them. |
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Circadian rhythm disorders (234) |
When people try to sleep at times that deviate from their bodies natural circadian rhythm or biological clocks. can lead to reduced sleep, drowsiness and health problems. |
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feedback (220) |
information about regulating the system sent by communication with the different types of body systems. |
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general adaptation syndrome (214) |
divides the body's reaction into three stages 1. alarm and mobilization (rapid state of arousal, body's defenses are activated.) 2. resistance-state of optimal biological adaptation to environmental demands. 3. exhaustion and disintegration-body looses its ability to cope with prolonged demands. |
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health psychology (212) |
AKA behavioral medicine more holistic approach. 1. holistic 2. physiological/lifestyle factors can prevent and treat illness. 3. biofeedback and relaxation training can relieve stress related illnesses. |
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individual response specificity (214) |
people's responses to stress carry over to different types of stress. |
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negative feedback (220) |
the activation of some component in the system leads to a turning off of another component. disruption in this cycle can lead to stress related illness. |
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PNI Psychoneuroimmunology (218) |
a type of medicine that recognizes that the immune system is a link between stress and illness. |
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stimulus specificity (214) |
different kinds of stress produce different physiological responses. |
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psychophysiological disorders (212) |
aka psychosomatic disorders. illnesses influenced by emotional factors. |
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muscle contraction headaches (230) |
traditional headaches. tension headaches. does not have any other symptoms and is not as severe as a migraine. |
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essential hypertension (224) |
cases where there is no organic link to hypertension. |
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stress |
the interaction between the stimulus and the person's interpretation of it which determines the response. |
