Psychology 2036A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Memory T Cell, Cytotoxic T Cell, Natural Killer Cell

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

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Part 1: what is the immune system: a. A complex biological system that detects and destroys threats" to the body: b. Specific immunity (attacks specific threats that have been encountered before: two types of specific immunity, involve activity of b and t lymphocytes, 1. Part 1: psychosocial factors that compromise immune functioning (don"t memorize indicators: a. Stress (also see 432-435: environmental disasters (hurricanes, nuclear accidents, academic stress (exams, daily hassles, anticipated stress, b. 435,436: c. disruptions in social relationships (436,437, bereavement (grieving death of loved one, loneliness, marital disruptions (separation and divorce) and conflict (arguments, caring for the chronically ill. Part 2: psychosocial factors that enhance immune functioning: a. Social support: patients with breast cancer, spouses of cancer patients, students studying for exams, b. Reducing stress: eg. pg 437,439, optimism, active coping strategies, self efficacy, perceived control, relaxation training, emotional disclosure (of traumatic events)