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55 Cards in this Set
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Distress |
unhealthy/negative |
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Eustress |
positive |
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Acute stress |
short term |
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Chronic stress |
long term |
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Symptoms of stress |
Increased heart-rate Wide pupils Tense muscles Blood flow to skin reduced Blood to brain/muscles increase Immune sys. temporarily shuts down Nervous sys. activated |
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GAS |
General Adaptation Syndrome 1) alarm: cortisol released 2) resistance: body gathers resources 3) recovery or exhaustion: return to normalcy!! or breakdown |
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Fight or flight |
psychological response to stress |
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Emotional problem |
Pattern of thinking that causes emotional pain/prevents normal living People can overcome w/ help |
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Psychiatrist |
m.d. Prescribes meds |
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Psychologist |
Can have m.d. - not necessary |
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Mild depression |
reversed through routine change |
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Severe depression |
requires diagnosis & treatment |
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Depression symptoms |
Guilt Apathy/no feelings Flat affect Hard to concentrate Sleep patterns change Eating habits change |
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Depression |
Treatable & real |
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Suicide |
More men than women successfully commit suicide, women make more attempts 3rd leading cause of death for teens |
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Dysfunctional family |
Rigid rules Secrets Lack unity Impairment of coping |
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Codependent/enabler |
Dependent on the impaired person |
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Abuse |
Active: physical/sexual Passive: withholding affection/necessities |
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Roles |
Hero: shoulders responsibility Scapegoat/rebel: accepts blame Joker/mascot: comedic relief Lonely one/lost one: needs help from others, removed |
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Qualities of functional family |
Commitment Appreciation Communication Spend time together Values Coping/resiliency |
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Child abuse |
Maltreatment of child under 18 by someone who is responsible for their welfare Comission or omission (neglect) |
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Child sexual abuse |
Most common: between fathers & daughters Rape Incest Fondling Exhibitionism Pornography Not just intercourse |
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Sexual abuse signs |
No obvious signs Low self esteem Seductiveness Avoidance of talk of sex |
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Why do you drink? |
Celebrate Unwind Taste Custom Peer pressure Rebelling |
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Alcohol |
Depressant, slows central nervous sys. Not an aphrodisiac |
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How Alcohol Affects Someone |
Height/weight How fast they drink it Content/concentration Gender Tolerance Food in stomach Mental disposition Setting |
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1 drink |
1/2 oz pure ethanol |
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Liver |
Breaks down alcohol |
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Proof |
Strength Percent = 1/2 proof 80 proof = 40% |
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BAC |
Blood Alcohol Concentration .08 = legally intoxicated .02 = under 21 |
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DUI |
Driving Under the Influence Safe: 1 drink an hr |
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Alcohol poisoning |
1) Judgement/reason 2) Speech/vision 3) Muscular control 4) Respiration/heartbeat |
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Binge drinking |
5 or more standard drinks in a row for men 4 or more for women |
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Range of drinkers |
Moderate: responsible Social: drinks socially, either mod. or problem Problem: on way to addiction Alcoholic: full blown addiction |
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Euphoria |
High |
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Dysphoria |
Low |
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Physical abuse |
Physical injury Burns, fractures, welts, cuts, or internal injury Name of discipline/punishment |
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Psychological/emotional abuse |
Impaired psychological growth & development verbal, demands of child's performance Low self esteem = result |
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Child Neglect |
omission, basic needs not met (clothes, food, hygiene, medical attention, education, supervision) |
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How authorities respond to abuse |
Keep family together |
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First child abuse case |
Animal rights group brought it to court |
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Abusive parents |
Usually do love their kids |
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Stimulant |
speed up CNS Euphoria Anxiety/paranoia Ex: caffeine, tobacco, cocaine, Ritalin, nicotine |
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Depressant |
slow down CNS "At ease" Release of inhibitions Slurred speech, loss of balance Impaired thinking/judgement Ex: alcohol, valium, ativan, seconal, inhalants |
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Hallucinogens |
Speeding up & slowing down Distortion of brain messages Perception of time Ex: LSD, PCP, Peyote, Psilocybin |
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Narcotics |
Blocks pain Slows down CNS Supress cough Ex: heroin, morphine, codeine, opium, demerol, methadone |
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Cannabis |
Euphoria Relaxed inhibitions Increased appetite Disorientation Ex: marijuana, hashish, hash oil |
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Signs of addiction/alcoholism |
Lying to spouse Hiding Depression Physical abuse to others Physical need/dependence Drinking aloe Strain of relationships |
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Signs of suicide |
Depression Previous attempt Verbal cues Sleep/eating change Loss of interest in hobbies Giving away possessions Low self esteem Increased drug/alcohol use Sudden "lift" in depression |
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What do to help suicidal person |
Recognize signs Trust your gut Tell others LISTEN Stay w/ them Urge pro help ASK if they are thinking of suicide |
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Eating disorder |
Low self esteem leads to it Anorexia, bulimia, binge Anyone can get one, mostly young women Treatment: inclusion of family members, consultation & psychotherapy |
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Anatomy |
Structure |
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Physiology |
Function |
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Anorexia nervosa |
Loss of 20 - 25% body weight Cessation of menses Hyperactivity Constipation Depression Hair loss, growth of fine hair on body Low pulse, cold |
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Bulimia |
Binge and then vomit Laxative use Irregular menses Swollen glands in neck Tooth decay Compulsive exercise |
