Week 11 = Health Psychology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyWeek 11 = Health PsychologyUniversityNone Created by: Isa9Created on: 13-01-24 10:32 What does stress refer to? A response to real or imagined stimuli affecting wellbeing 1 of 18 Stressors are: Circumstances causing stress 2 of 18 Which concept was introduced by Walter Cannon in relation to stress? Fight or flight 3 of 18 What does the 'fight or flight' response entail? A physiological reaction to a dangerous situation 4 of 18 In Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, what is the first stage? Alarm 5 of 18 What happens during the Resistance stage of GAS? The body starts benefiting from increased energy reserves 6 of 18 A criticism of Selye's GAS is that it: Assumes all stress responses are uniform 7 of 18 What is the first stage of cognitive appraisal according to Robert Lazarus? Evaluations of the threat 8 of 18 Approach-Approach conflict involves a choice between: Two desirable outcomes 9 of 18 The concept of 'Hardiness' in stress management refers to: Viewing stressors as challenges 10 of 18 In Brown et al.'s 2003 study, what was linked to decreased odds of mortality? Giving instrumental support 11 of 18 What is an example of emotion-focused coping? Seeking comfort from friends 12 of 18 In the context of coping, what does 'progressive relaxation' involve? Intense physical exercise 13 of 18 What does 'cognitive reappraisal' in coping strategies refer to? Learning new skills to handle stress 14 of 18 According to the notes, what was a finding from research on coping strategies? Different strategies might work for different situations or individuals 15 of 18 What type of conflict is exemplified by choosing between spending money now or saving for retirement? Approach-Approach 16 of 18 In the context of stress, what does 'perceived control' refer to? Belief in one's ability to influence stressors 17 of 18 What was a unique aspect of the Brown et al. (2003) study? It was conducted over a five-year period 18 of 18
Comments
No comments have yet been made