PSYCH 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Hypochondriasis, Biofeedback, Autonomic Nervous System

• School: Clemson University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH 2010
• Professor: Fred Switzer

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**stress = process by which body responds to certain stressors that we consider challenging. Life changes (death of a loved one, promotions) Several factors: support from friends and family, psychological repression of situation, control (not of event but of post event actions) But there are so(cid:373)e stresses that do(cid:374)"t affe(cid:272)t psy(cid:272)hologi(cid:272)al i(cid:373)(cid:373)u(cid:374)e syste(cid:373) daily hassles cause burnout instead. **burnout = physical, emotional, and mental reduction of productivity. What are some common effects of stress: coronary heart disease leading cause of death, lowered immune system function, some forms of hypertension, some headaches. **emotional inhibition = de(cid:374)y feeli(cid:374)gs to yourself a(cid:271)out fear, a(cid:374)ger, et(cid:272). (cid:894)but is(cid:374)"t opposite of (cid:272)atharsis(cid:895) Aerobic exercise can alleviate depression or anxiety and increase heart and lung fitness.