PSY BEH 103H Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Negative Affectivity, Type A And Type B Personality Theory, Social Inhibition
15 Feb 2017
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A model of stress that maybe more applicable to women is called tend and befriend. Situations are considered particularly stressful if they are ambiguous and uncontrollable. Social support- process though when helps provided to or exchanged with others in an attempt to facilitate one or on our goals. Eliminates/ reduces effects of stressful experiences by altering appraisals, coping. Also includes serve of communication, id with social roles more, groups more social integration. Enduring social stressors increase the risk of developing a cold. Social relationships and social integration is beneficial to the degree it is not conflict-ridden. Social integration appears to be beneficial whether or not someone is undergoing stress. Promotes positive psychological states, like purpose, self-worth, positive affect. Provides motivation/ social pressure to take care of oneself. Functional-> assess the functions that social relationships serve (eg. providing emotional, info support, instrumental support) Perceived social support: perceptions that other will provide aid if you need it.
