Stress and Coping

Question 1

What is the Yerkes-dodson law?

Answer 1

Function best at a moderate level of arousal

Stress focuses our attention toward problem resolution

Question 2

What two pathways are activated during the stress response?

Answer 2

HPA axis - secretion of cortisol

Adrenal-medullary system - secretion of norepinephrine (sympathetic nervous system)

Question 3

What is the function of epinephrine?

Answer 3

Prompts the release of glucose and fats from temporary storage

Question 4

What occurs after a threat has passed?

Answer 4

Cortisol levels decrease and the PNS is engaged to counter the stress response

Question 5

What results from persistent exposure to epinephrine from continued perceived threat?

Answer 5

Damage to blood vessels and arteries, increased BP, and increase risk of heart attack and stroke

Weight gain

Question 6

What is the Diathesis stress model?

Answer 6

Some biological, social, or psychological factor + some tigger will result in a disorder