Psychology 1000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Aerobic Exercise, Aversion Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

Document Summary

Abstinence violation effect: a reaction that can occur when substance misusers fail to remain abstinent and view the lapse as proof that they will never be strong enough to resist temptation; may result in a total relapse. Aerobic exercise: sustained activity that elevates the heart rate and body"s need for oxygen. Coping self-efficacy: beliefs relating to our ability to deal effectively with a stressful stimulus or stimulation, including pain. Cortisol: a hormone produced during a period of stress that triggers an increase in blood sugars, which is then provided to the skeletal muscles along with additional oxygen; also suppresses the immune system. Emotion-focused coping: coping strategies directed at minimizing or reducing emotional responses to a stressor. General adaption syndrome: selye"s descriptionof the body"s responses to a stressor, which includes successive phases of alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion. Hardiness: a stress-resistant personality pattern that involves the factors of commitment, control, and challenge.