PSYC 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiology, Allostasis
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The hpa axis governs a more sustained response. Allostasis is our body"s" adaptive response to stress. Time urgency, competitiveness, interpersonal hostility, often perceived as high-achieving workaholics. 1950s cardiology research on traits linked to higher risk of coronary heart disease. Later research showed that being focused on time management or being ambitious and competitive do not elevate the health risks of stress. Those who react with hostility when their goals are frustrated or in response to perceived slights are at an increased risk of having cardiovascular problems down the road. More dramatic increase in cardiovascular reactivity during stressful situations. Increased bp is chronic gradually damaging blood vessels, increases plaque, increased risk of heart failure. Long-term exhaustion and loss of motivation caused by chronic stress at work or school. Stress is already high, classes often do not make goals or expectations clear, lots of changes in social structues.
