Process by which we perceive & respond to certain events (stressors), that we appraise as threatening or challenging.

Why is the perception/appraisal such a crucial aspect of stress?

How we perceive it impacts whether its stressful.

What are the 3 major categories of stressors?

1- Catastrophes (large scale disasters--natural disasters, pandemics, war, etc.) 2-Significant Life Changes (losing a loved one, divorce, job change, etc.) 3-Daily Hassles/social stress (aggravating siblings, interruptions, overflowing to-do lists, etc)

General Adaptation Syndrome

Hans Selye, our stress system defends, then fatigues (awareness/alarm reaction=resistance/energy to take on stress=exhaustion)

Problem Focused Coping

Dealing with stressors directly, focus on solving the issue.

Emotion Focused Coping

Believe we cannot change the situation so we avoid/ignore the stressor and deal with our emotional needs.

Coronary Heart Disease

US' leading cause of death (stress along w/ smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet, & physical inactivity lead to this).

The scientific study of human flourishing

Subjective Well-Being

Self perceived happiness or satisfaction with life.

Feel-good-do-good Phenomenon

Tendency to be helpful when in a good mood.

Its complicated. It does to a point. Once we have enough to meet our basic needs, getting more matters less.

Adaptation-level Phenomenon

Tendency to form judgments relative to our prior experience. Ex. getting a new phone, after a while it becomes normal and not as exciting anymore.

The perception that we are worse off relative to those with whom we compare ourselves.

# of years that we remain healthy & free of disease

Standard American Diet (SAD)

Eating whatever you want, however much you want, whenever you want. Avoid this! (Eat lots of protein & veggies, not super-processed foods, added sugars, or sugary juices).

What is a helpful rule to follow in the grocery store?

Shop the outer rim of the grocery store rather than the center aisles.

What are the 4 types of exercises you should seek to include in your exercise routine?

Zone 2 Cardio, Vo2 Max Training, resistance training, stability training

Longer cardio sessions. Challenging enough that someone can tell you are exercising but you can still carry on a conversation.

Maxing out your cardio. 2-4 min on, 2-4 min recovery, repeated 3-4 times.

Weight training a variety of muscle groups (muscle building)

Improves body's ability to maintain balance & control movement.

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AP Psych Unit 5

Question	Answer
Stress	Process by which we perceive & respond to certain events (stressors), that we appraise as threatening or challenging.
Why is the perception/appraisal such a crucial aspect of stress?	How we perceive it impacts whether its stressful.
What are the 3 major categories of stressors?	1- Catastrophes (large scale disasters--natural disasters, pandemics, war, etc.) 2-Significant Life Changes (losing a loved one, divorce, job change, etc.) 3-Daily Hassles/social stress (aggravating siblings, interruptions, overflowing to-do lists, etc)
What is Walter Cannon's theory on how we respond to stress?	Fight, flight, or freeze
General Adaptation Syndrome	Hans Selye, our stress system defends, then fatigues (awareness/alarm reaction=resistance/energy to take on stress=exhaustion)
Problem Focused Coping	Dealing with stressors directly, focus on solving the issue.
Emotion Focused Coping	Believe we cannot change the situation so we avoid/ignore the stressor and deal with our emotional needs.
Coronary Heart Disease	US' leading cause of death (stress along w/ smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet, & physical inactivity lead to this).
Positive Psychology	The scientific study of human flourishing
Subjective Well-Being	Self perceived happiness or satisfaction with life.
Feel-good-do-good Phenomenon	Tendency to be helpful when in a good mood.
Can $$$ buy :)?	Its complicated. It does to a point. Once we have enough to meet our basic needs, getting more matters less.
Adaptation-level Phenomenon	Tendency to form judgments relative to our prior experience. Ex. getting a new phone, after a while it becomes normal and not as exciting anymore.
Relative Deprivation	The perception that we are worse off relative to those with whom we compare ourselves.
Healthspan	# of years that we remain healthy & free of disease
Lifespan	# of years we live
Standard American Diet (SAD)	Eating whatever you want, however much you want, whenever you want. Avoid this! (Eat lots of protein & veggies, not super-processed foods, added sugars, or sugary juices).
What is a helpful rule to follow in the grocery store?	Shop the outer rim of the grocery store rather than the center aisles.
What are the 4 types of exercises you should seek to include in your exercise routine?	Zone 2 Cardio, Vo2 Max Training, resistance training, stability training
Zone 2 Cardio	Longer cardio sessions. Challenging enough that someone can tell you are exercising but you can still carry on a conversation.
Vo 2 Max Training	Maxing out your cardio. 2-4 min on, 2-4 min recovery, repeated 3-4 times.
Resistance Training	Weight training a variety of muscle groups (muscle building)
Stability Training	Improves body's ability to maintain balance & control movement.
How much does regular exercise decrease your risk of all cause mortality?	3-5 times.

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