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29 Cards in this Set
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stress
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the tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a situation strains our ability to cope effectively
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primary appraisal
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initial decision regarding whether an event is harmful
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secondary appraisal
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perceptions regarding our ability to cope with an event that follow primary appraisal
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problem-focused coping
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coping strategy by which we tackle life's challenges head on
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emotion-focused coping
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coping strategy that features a positive outlook on feelings or situations accompanied by behaviors that reduce painful emotions
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corticosteroids
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stress hormones that activate the body and prepare us to respond to stressful circumstances
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hassles
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minor annoyances or nuisances that strain our ability to cope
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general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
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stress-response pattern proposed by Hans Selye that consists of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
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fight-or-flight response
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physical and psychological reaction that mobilizes people and animals to either defend themselves (fight) or escape (flee) a threatening situation
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tend and befriend
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reaction that mobilizes people to nurture (tend) or seek social support (befriend) understress
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immune system
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our body's defense system against invading bacteria, viruses, and other potentially illness-producing organisms and substances
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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a life-threatening, incurable, yet treatable condition in which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks and damages the immune system
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psychoneuroimmunology
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study of the relationship between the immune system and central nervous systems
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psychophysiological
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illnesses such as asthma and ulcers in which emotions and stress contribute to, maintain, or aggravate the physical condition
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biopsychosocial perspective
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the view that an illness or medical condition is the product of the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors
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coronary heart disease (CHD)
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damage to the heart from the complete or partial blockage of the arteries that provide oxygen to the heart
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Type A personality
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personality type that describes people who are competitive, driven, hostile, and ambitious
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Type D personality
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personality type that describes people who experience yet inhibit negative emotions
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asthma
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medical condition in which breathing becomes difficult when the bronchial tubes in the lungs become inflamed, spasm, and are clogged with mucus
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peptic ulcer
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inflamed area in the stomach lining that can cause pain, nausea, and loss of appetite
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social support
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relationships with people and groups that can provide us with emotional comfort and personal and financial resources
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proactive coping
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anticipation of problems and stressful situations that promotes effective coping
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hardiness
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set of attitudes marked by a sense of control over events, commitment to life and work, and courage and motivation to confront stressful events
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spirituality
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search for the sacred, which may or may not extend to belief in God
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health psychology
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field of psychology that integrates the behavior sciences with the practice of medicine
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alternative medicine
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health care practices and products used in place of conventional medicine
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complementary medicine
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health care practices and products used along with conventional medicine
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acupuncture
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ancient Chinese practice of inserting thin needles into more than 2,000 points in the body to alter energy forces believed to run through the body
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homeopathic medicine
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remedies that feature a small dose of an illness-inducing substance to activate the body's own natural defenses
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