PSYCH 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Diaphragmatic Breathing, Mantra, Cognitive Restructuring
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Possible mediators and neural circuitry: reward pathways, stress-buffering. Participant lies in a mri scanner and holding their partner"s hand while their partner is about to receive a shock. No support: you"re holding the ball while your partner receives a shock. Arm holding: hold partner"s arm but no shock. Individuals with greater activity in both regions also reported greater social connection. Giving vs receiving instrumental support and risk for mortality 5 years later. Asked how much they gave support and how much they can count on others and how much do they have social contact lower than 1 = lower mortality risk. By itself greater social contact is associated with lower mortality risk. Giving support is associated with lower risk of mortality receiving support is associated with increases in mortality risk even after controlling for health. Coping: identifying your behavioral responses to stress exposures. Resources: identifying what (and who) helps you manage stress responses.
