PSY 1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Asthma
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Stress: tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a situation, called a stressor, strains our ability to cope effectively. Corticosteroid: stress hormone that activates the body and prepares us to respond to stressful circumstances. Posttraumatic growth: perception of beneficial change or personal transformation in the struggle to overcome adversity. Primary appraisal: initial decision regarding whether an event is harmful. Secondary appraisal: perceptions regarding our ability to cope with an event that follows primary appraisal. Problem-focused coping: coping strategy by which we problem solve and tackle life"s challenges head on. Emotion-focused coping: coping strategy that features a positive outlook on feelings or situations accompanied by behaviors that reduce painful emotions. Hassles: minor annoyance or nuisance that strains our ability to cope. General adaptation syndrome: stress-response pattern proposed by hans selye that consists of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Alarm reaction: involves excitation of the autonomic nervous system, discharge of stress hormone adrenaline, and physical symptoms of anxiety.
