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psych 382 exam II

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What characterizes successful aging low levels of chronic stress and cortisol
Explain the Harvard study on successful aging that those that don't smoke, drink little alcohol, and are not obese do best. Those that are in happy, warm, stable marriages also do better. Extroverted people are also healthier. Those that have a sense of control of their live also do better.
How does lifestyle play a role in stress management? Time management first is key, exercise, diet and regular sleep
What are the psycho social factors in stress management social support and control (but not too much- Yerkes-Dodson law) over your life are major factors that play in your psycho social well being.
What are some of the methods of stress management? Breathing
Breathing- What is Braking? A metaphor for a relaxation response- parasympathetic nervous system. A relaxation response must be trained. Breathing is a form of a _____.
Breathing- What role does awareness play? This is very challenging to do, especially when you are busy.
What is cognitive flexibility? Recognize when your stress response strategy is not working.
What are the five steps of the stress response? Get energy now Move energy to needed areas quickly Turn off long term projects Blunted pain perception Increase in Cognitive functioning
What are the key Blood Pressure rates 115/75- normotension 120/80- pre-hypertension 140/90 and higher- hypertension
Of those with hypertension, what percentage takes their medicine? 50% of the people with hypertension take their medicine.
Primary hypertension 90% of cases are diagnosed as this, no physical cause for hypertension.
secondary hypertension 10% of cases are diagnosed as this, like kidney disease.
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