PSYC 102 Study Guide - Cortisol, Catecholamine, Coronary Artery Disease
30 Aug 2014
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Appraisal/evaluation of demands of the situation (primary appraisal) Appraisal of resources available to cope with (secondary appraisal) Judgments of what the consequences of the situation could be. Appraisal of the personal meaning of what the outcome might imply about us: primary appraisal: you are about to have an important job interview. Consists 3 phases: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion. But if still stressed, parasympathetic may mute symapathetic arousal (resistance) (exhaustion) Resistance: body"s resources continue to mobilize so the person can function despite the presence of stressor; how long resistance last depends on severity of stress, individual health, and available emotional support. Exhaustion: occur if stressor is intense and persists too long; body"s resources are dangerously depleted. Painful uncontrollable reliving of trauma, flashbacks, dreams, fantasies. Emotional numbing, avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma. Health-enhancing behaviors: maintain or increase health (eg: exercise, healthy diet safe sex) Health-compromising behaviors: promote development of illness (smoking, fatty diets.
