All Flashcards
What is the effect of chronic stress on the immune system?
Weakened immune system, increased susceptibility to illness.
What is the effect of ACEs on adult health?
Increased risk of mental health disorders, substance abuse, and chronic diseases.
What is the effect of the exhaustion phase on the body?
Depleted resources, fatigue, burnout, increased vulnerability to illness.
What is the effect of problem-focused coping on stress levels?
Reduced stress levels by addressing and resolving the source of stress.
What is the effect of emotion-focused coping on mood?
Improved mood and reduced negative feelings associated with stress.
What is the effect of eustress on motivation?
Increased motivation and drive to achieve goals.
What is the effect of distress on performance?
Hindered performance and decreased well-being.
What is the effect of social support on stress?
Reduced stress and increased feelings of well-being.
What is the effect of mindfulness on anxiety?
Reduced anxiety and increased present moment awareness.
What is the effect of deep breathing on physiological arousal?
Reduced physiological arousal and increased relaxation.
What is the effect of chronic stress on hypertension?
Increased risk of hypertension
What is the mind-body connection in health psychology?
The interaction between psychological processes (thoughts, feelings, behaviors) and physical health outcomes.
Explain the impact of stress on the immune system.
Stress can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to illness.
What is the significance of ACEs in long-term health?
ACEs can have lasting negative impacts on health and well-being throughout life.
What is the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
A model describing the body's three-stage response to stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
What is the Tend-and-Befriend theory?
A stress response characterized by nurturing behaviors and seeking social support, often seen in women.
How does chronic stress affect mental well-being?
Chronic stress can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and difficulty coping with everyday life.
What is the difference between eustress and distress?
Eustress is positive and motivating, while distress is negative and overwhelming.
Explain the role of physiological arousal in the alarm reaction stage.
The body initially responds to a stressor with increased physiological arousal in the alarm reaction stage.
How does problem-focused coping reduce stress?
It directly addresses the stressful situation to reduce or eliminate it.
What is the purpose of emotion-focused coping?
To manage emotional reactions to stress and reduce negative feelings.
What are some examples of household dysfunctions?
Mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, or incarceration within the household.
What are the three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
Alarm Reaction, Resistance Phase, Exhaustion Phase.
List the steps in problem-focused coping.
Identify stressor, analyze the problem, generate solutions, implement solution, evaluate outcome.
What happens during the alarm reaction stage of GAS?
Body recognizes stressor; activates fight-or-flight response; releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
What is the body trying to do during the resistance phase?
The body attempts to cope with the stressor, maintaining high arousal to defend against it.
What are the consequences of the exhaustion phase?
Body's resources are depleted, leading to fatigue, burnout, and increased vulnerability to illness.