PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Allostatic Load, Type A And Type B Personality Theory, Cortisol
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(cid:1) being (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) We experience stress when we think something is a threat to our well. External are at the whims of nature, more stress, can be more anxious. Physical health and mental health very back and forth. People with physical probs ---- leads to mental health issues. Example: alzheimer"s depression: cancer anxiety. Allostatic load: cortisol levels, immune system. Coronary heart disease: leading cause of death and chronic illness in us, 1/3 of risk for chd is due to stressful environment. Time urgency and impatience (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Problem focused (active) ex: creating a budget for your financial. Emotion focused (active) ex: calling your mom to discuss stresses: target and remove, information seeking/learn skills emotions that are bothering you, reduce negative emotions, open discussion venting, distraction, reappraisal. Avoidance: denial, associated with poor outcomes. Guided mastery: cognitive restructuring self-efficiency, behavioral skills training.
