Stress, coping, and behavior change concepts linking psychology to physical health outcomes.
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- What are the three stages of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
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Alarm, resistance, exhaustion- How does acute stress differ from chronic stress?
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Acute is short-term and intense; chronic is prolonged and persistent- What is a stressor?
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Any stimulus or event that triggers a stress response- Which nervous system activates during fight-or-flight?
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Sympathetic nervous system- What does HPA axis stand for?
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Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis- What is cortisol's primary role during stress?
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Elevate blood glucose and suppress immune function to prepare the body for threat- Define problem-focused coping
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Efforts to manage or change the stressful situation itself- Define emotion-focused coping
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Efforts to manage emotional distress caused by a stressor- What is avoidance coping?
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Withdrawing from or denying a stressor rather than confronting it- Name the four main components of the Health Belief Model
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Perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers- List the five stages of change in order
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Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance- What is self-efficacy?
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Belief in one's ability to successfully perform a specific behavior- How does social support affect health outcomes?
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Associated with better health, lower stress, and improved recovery from illness- How is Type A personality associated with health risk?
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Increased risk of heart disease due to stress reactivity, competitiveness, and time urgency- How does optimism influence health outcomes?
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Associated with better immune function and faster recovery from illness
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