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PSY 101 CHAP 13
PSY 101
Question | Answer |
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What are the four types of stress and explain? | Frustration- goal is thwarted Conflict- 2 things compete for your attention Change-alteration that causes one's life to readjust Pressure- expectations or demands effect a person's behavior |
What is the main stress hormone? | Cortisol |
What are effects of stress? | Lower immune system Increase of pain Lower attention span Lower white blood cell count lower memory increase of disease |
What are the three reactions to stress and explain? | Emotional- anger, sad, anxiety Physiological- immune system, sleep, attention span Behavioral- scream, punch, fight, shutdown, run away |
Characteristics of type A personality. | organized, punctual, math/logic, athletic, short-fuse, competitive |
Characteristics of type B personality. | messy, late, laid back, music/writing, artistic, relaxed |
What are five health impairing behaviors? | smoking, poor eating, high caffeine intake, lack of exercise, being promiscuous |