Psychology 2030A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Biofeedback, Opioid, Prescription Drug
6 Dec 2016
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Psychology 2030a chapter 14 lecture 10. Role of stress in physical and mental health. Differences could be due to evolution influences on parental roles. Improved sleep: decreased resting heart rate, lowered blood pressure, lowered risk of obesity, lowered risk of cardiovascular disease. People who exercise less have lower incomes, less education, and less social support: correlation, not causation. Risk factors of poor health: smoking. Children sleepwalking, sleep terrors, and nightmares. Must have distress + dysfunction to have insomnia. May result from stress, anxiety, medical problems, poor sleep habits, or depression. Relaxation training and cognitive therapy can help. Early symptoms are flu-like: can last for 10 years. Methods of transmission exchange of body fluids: sharing needles, unprotected sex. African americans highest proportion of patients with hiv/aids in usa. Depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, and social support influence progression from hiv to aids. Over 1 million are diagnosed, and million die from cancer yearly. Effects are widespread, impact on family and friends.
