U5 barrons

Question 1

distress

Answer 1

negative, debilitating stress.

Question 2

eustress

Answer 2

positive, motivating stress

Question 3

stressors

Answer 3

events that cause stress

Question 4

stress reactions

Answer 4

how we react to stressors

Question 5

social readjustment rating scale (SRRS)

+did not take into account what?

Answer 5

one of the first instruments to measure stress. LCU’s (life change units) are used to describe certain major life changes such as getting married, selling a house, etc.
the higher the SRRS score the more risk somebody has for stress related diseases.

(DID NOT FACTOR FOR PELASANT/UNPLEASANT STRESS)

Question 6

GAS (general adaptation syndrome)

+describe the three phases
+ what diseases can be caused after?

Answer 6

describes the general response of humans and other animals to stress. proposed by Hans Selye.

has three phases:
- alarm reaction: when the stress first comes. the sympathetic nervous system is activated and the body gets ready for stress.

• resistance: the alarmed body state is maintained through chemical signals and bodily functions of the sympa. NS.
• exhaustion: after a while, the body returns back to parasympathetic NS. we become more vulnerable to diseases because of immune suppression.

+prolonged stress can also cause hypertension (high blood pressure)

Question 7

tend and befriend theory

Answer 7

the theory that people bond with others and do self care to combat stress.

Question 8

emotion focused coping

Answer 8

doing meditation, breathing exercises, etc. to combat stress.
used to STOP emotional pain.

Question 9

problem focused coping

Answer 9

often a later strategy to combat stress, you try to eliminate the source of that stress.

Question 10

the lack of control over stress does what?

Answer 10

It increases the negative affects of stress.

Question 11

positive psychology

Answer 11

an optimistic version of humanistic psychology, works to improve well being.

Question 12

the six core virtues of positive psychology

+describe all

Answer 12

wisdom: being able to use information effectively, creatively, with an open mind, and retaining curiosity

courage: including persistence and integrity as well as bravery.

humanity: appreciation, kindness and interest toward others

justice: striving to be a socially responsible citizen and to improve the world.

temperance: moderation, discourages excess and encourages self-control

transcendence: seeing beyond oneself and valuing one’s connection to the world.