stress Flashcards
(9 cards)
allostasis
dynamic regulatory process that maintains homeostasis through a process of adaptation
physiologic stability
when that ANS, the HPA, and the cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune systems respond to internal and external stimuli
AL
-abnormal biologic parameters that increase when there is wear and tear on the brain and body occur
-an indication of chronic stress
stress
environmental pressure or force that puts strain on a person’s system
acute stress
can lead to physiologic overload which can have a negative impact on a person’s health, well-being, and social functioning
chronic stress
associated with AL that can lead to negative health outcomes
stress responses
-determined by the interaction with environment and the individual’s cognitive appraisal of the risks and benefits of a situation
-may or not see the situation as a threat
person-environment relationship
personality patterns, beliefs, values, and commitment to an outcome that interact with environmental demands and constraints
effective coping
-can be either problem focused or emotion focused
-successful coping is adaptation through enhanced health, physiological well being, and social functioning