PSYC 365 : ch5 definitions
23 Jul 2011
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Mood-related disposition (bad mood) greater proclivity to report symptoms than those with low na trait in absence of any objective differences in health status. High na trait = experience consistently higher levels of distress and dissatisfaction over time and across different situations. High hyper vigilant about their bodies and lower threshold for noticing and reporting subtle bodily sensations + super concern about implications of such symptoms. Internal symptoms likely t go unnoticed when individual is engaged in physical activity. Consistent with finding that distraction can serve as useful short term coping method (sports competitions) Informal network of non-practitioners who offer their own interpretations long before any medical treatment is sought (ex. Provide personal advice/view when someone mention symptoms, request ions an opinion or look sick. Helpfulness varies, sometimes very helpful, but more often to recommend actions that worsen condition or delay seeking appropriate and needed treatment.
