PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Thematic Relation, Stressor, Cortisol
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Stress: physiological and psychological response to situations that threaten or challenge us and require some kind of adjustment. Biopsychosocial model of health: biology, psychology, social context, health. Stress and appraisal theory: stressor --> appraisal --> coping. Oid - steroid structure (anti-inflammatory: ephinepherine/norepinephrine. Moderate or normal psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial for the experiencer. When stress is bad: stressor --> appraisal --> coping. Obesity= 2ns leading cause of preventable deaths in the us: diabetes, weakened bones, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. Heart disease: coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Alzheimer"s - 5. 4 million americans: depression and mood dysregulations. Highest burden of disability among mental disorder. What can we do about stress: emotion-focused coping: Emotion-focused coping involves trying to reduce the negative emotional. Emotion-focused coping involves trying to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress such as embarrassment, fear, anxiety, depression, excitement, and frustration. Beliefs: a-b-c model: activating event --> belief system --> consequences.
