Section 15-3 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Denial
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A coping mechanism in which a person decides that the event is not really a stressor
2
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Intellectualization
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A coping mechanism in which the person analyzes a situation from an emotionally detached viewpoint
3
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Progressive relaxation
A
Lying down comfortably and and tensing and releasing in each major muscle group in turn
4
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Meditation
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A focusing of attention with the goal of clearing one’s mind and producing an inner peace
5
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Biofeedback
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The process of learning to control bodily states to be controlled
6
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Cognitive appraisal
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The interpretation of an event that helps determine its stress impact
