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psych U8M44
stress and illness
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| psychophysiological illness | "mind-body" illness (any stress related physical illness) |
| how does stress make us more vulnerable to disease? | 1) wounds heal more slowly 2) ppl are more vulnerable to colds |
| type A personality | intense; on the go; competitive; impatient |
| type B personality | laid back; patient; low stress; not much concern |
| hardiness | tolerate stress and thrive on it (helps me grow!) |
| what is the general idea of optimism and pessimism? | individual's overall appraisal of life and general attitude towards events; related to locus of control |
| optimism | internal locus of control; stress is a challenge to overcome |
| pessimism | external locus of control; stress is a threat |
| (cognitive theory/richard lazarus) primary appraisal | person decides if an event appears to be stressful |
| (cognitive theory/richard lazarus) secondary appraisal | person decides if they can handle the stress |
| coping | we make cognitive or behavioral changes to manage stress |
| 3 types of direct coping | confrontation, compromise, and withdrawal |
| confrontation | identify source of stress and meet w/it head-on |
| compromise | give up something to get something |
| withdrawal | give up totally; admit defeat |
| defensive coping | used when person cannot identify or deal directly w/source --> defense mechanisms |
| what types of reactions or effects of stress are there (types of psychology)? | psychological, behavioral, and physiological short term and long term effects |