SOP-3004 Study Guide - Sympathetic Nervous System, Hans Selye, Cognitive Dissonance
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Health psychology: examines the relationship between psychological behavior and physical health/illness; focus is on wellness and prevention of illness. No = feel less stressed, yes = go to stage 2. Yes = feel less stressed, no = feel more stressed. No = feel less stressed, yes = feel more stressed: general adaptation syndrome (gas) The same set of physiological reactions to stress occur regardless of the particular cause of stress. Occurs when people become aware of the stressor. Biological level: sympathetic nervous system becomes energized, helping to cope initially with the stressor. People prepare themselves to fight the stressor (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) Person"s ability to adapt to the stressor declines to the point where negative consequences of stress appear: physical illness. Psychological symptoms: inability to concentrate, heightened irritability, disorientation, loss of touch with reality; people wear out and their physical reserves are taxed to the limit: top 5 stressors for college students.
