All Flashcards
What are the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion.
According to Schachter's Two-Factor Theory, what is the process of experiencing emotion?
Arousal, Cognitive Label.
What is the sexual response cycle?
Excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution.
What is the effect of chronic stress on health?
Can contribute to coronary heart disease and other psychophysiological illnesses.
What is the impact of fulfilling lower-level needs in Maslow's hierarchy?
Allows individuals to focus on higher-level needs like self-esteem and self-actualization.
How does physiological arousal influence emotion according to the James-Lange theory?
Physiological arousal directly causes the experience of emotion.
How does cognitive appraisal of a situation affect our emotional response?
Our interpretation of an event determines the emotion we experience.
How can Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs be applied in education?
Ensuring students' basic needs (food, safety) are met before focusing on learning.
Give a real-world example of the Facial Feedback Effect.
Smiling can make you feel happier, even if you initially felt neutral.
How can understanding the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) help in managing chronic stress?
Recognizing the stages of stress response allows for proactive interventions to prevent exhaustion.
How is the Yerkes-Dodson Law applied to test-taking?
Moderate anxiety can improve performance, but excessive anxiety hinders it.