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Behavioral Medicine

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coping style: more passive style, avoid unpleasant feelings, aim is palliative, methods of prayer, distraction/preoccupy mind, belief in God   emotion focused  
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coping style: active, attempts to reduce distress by changing the situation, obtaining information, methods of determination, self education and self discipline   problem focused  
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gender differences in coping styles   males used fewer numbers of coping methods, males used fewer emotion focused methods, males reported more self-management "success" stories  
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coping style of whites/non-Latino   used more problem focused methods  
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coping style of African Americans   used more emotion focused methods  
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difference found in self management success between races   no difference, however as use of problem focused methods increased so did diabetic control  
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necessary coping skills   realistic expectations, proactive efforts, request help, handle strong emotions, participate, live in the present, value what is good  
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factors that affect chronic illness adjustment   severity of the illness, social support, financial/socioeconomics, mental health/personality of patient prior to illness, prior experience with chronic illness  
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stages of chronic illness   crisis, isolation, anger, reconstruction, intermittent depression, renewal  
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general adaptation syndrome to stress   alarm phase, resistance phase, exhaustion phase  
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the stress response alarm phase results in __   increased heart rate, elevation of BP, increased respiratory rate, mibilization of energy to muscle, shut down "non-essential" functions  
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the stress response resistance phase long term effects   chronic secretion of stres hormones leads to: susceptibility to infection, increased risk for multiple illnesses/disorders, emotional distress  
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on the social readjustment rating scale getting married was __ points   50  
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on the social readjustment rating scale getting divorced was __ points   85  
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on the social readjustment rating scale death of a spouse was __ points   100  
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life changing events are associated with __   heart disease, fractures, childhood leukemia, performance deficits, acute schizophrenia, depression and suicide  
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effect of adrenaline   releases sugars and increases heart rate  
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effect of norepinephrine   increases blood pressure and heart rate  
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effect of cortisol   regualtes blood pressure and body use of proteins, carbs and fat  
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chronic stress may shorten a person's life expectancy by __ years   15-20  
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chronic stress stimulates __ cravings   sweet  
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sleep deprivation is associated with   slowed healing, decreased pain tolerance, increase susceptibility to infection, increased apathy, fatigue and poor judgment  
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HALT stands for   Hungry, angry, lonely, tired  
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stress tip-attend to basics consists of   exercise, nutrition, adequate sleep, moderated alcohol and caffeine consumption  
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stress tip--practice the relaxation response consists of   focus on one thing (breathing), be non-judgmental regarding wandering mind, regular time and place to practice  
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stress tip--be in the present consists of   mindfulness, use five senses, cue controlled relaxation  
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stress tip--breathing consists of   you really don't know?  
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stress tip--optimize social support consists of   friendships, church/synagogue/mosque, significant others, support groups  
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__ more potent indicator of cardiovascular outcomes than job stress for women   marital stress  
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good __ help fend of heart disease, arthritis, and other illnesses by reducing harmful inflammation   relationships  
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stress tip--be a fundamentalist consists of   schedule something for fun at least once a week  
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stress tip--use music therapeutically helps to __   reduce anxiety, lower heart rate, decrease bp, reduce pain, improve mood, facilitate concentration and memory  
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stress tip--journal writing   writing about experiences and associated emotions for as little as 15 minutes over 3 days bring about robust health improvements. Improved immune function, mood, kidney function and reduced physician visists  
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stress tip--be a positive thinker   thoughts create feelinds, identify self-dialogue, strengthen rational voice, practice positive imaging  
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belief that bad events will last a long time, catastrophize, undermining of self, bad events are the fault of someone   pessimism  
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belief that bad events are just a temporary setback, positive take on reality, defeat is not my fault, unfazed by defeat   optimism  
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predictors of successful aging   optimism, ability to postpone gratification, altruism, future-mindedness, humor  
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stress tip--spend time in nature   go outside (ground breaking stuff!)  
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stress tip--humor   I would try to put something funny here but I just don't think it would be appropriate, we are trying to learn here!  
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stress tip--develop a sense of purpose   what is really important, the greater the sense of purpose the lower the levels of harmful stress hormones and harmful protein in our bodies  
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ecclesiogenic depression   depression related to religious beliefs, harsh religious beliefs may be harmful to individuals  
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what are the 12 stress reduction tips   basics, relaxation response, breath, mindfulness, social support, fun, music, journal, be positive, nature, humor, perspective  
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